Domestic Altar Statuette, Moba People, Togo
Statuette representing a traditional ancestral figure through a highly stylized standing character. These miniature statuettes were used for domestic altars unlike the large raw wood statues that were placed outside and served the community.
Wood with a thick and crusty patina, ropes. Cracks in places.
Height: 17.5 cm
Moba people, North Togo
Mid-20th century
Provenance: ex Norbert Boutet collection
Wood with a thick and crusty patina, ropes. Cracks in places.
Height: 17.5 cm
Moba people, North Togo
Mid-20th century
Provenance: ex Norbert Boutet collection
240 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Height: 17,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1496011
Availability: In stock
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