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Bone statue, Balante people, Guinea-Bissau

Name: Bone statue, Balante people, Guinea-Bissau
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: N0O70P9C4I
Price: 720 EUR
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Bone statue representing a bush spirit. An animal head (monkey?) also in bone has been attached to the rest of the body. The lower part of the statue is covered with red cloth and a leather robe ending in thongs. The whole must cover a magic charge on the front, as we can make out a lump. The leather dress is covered with a sacrificial scab.
The torso is pierced by holes running right through the statue. Did it have small objects hooked into it, or was it the location of a carrying strap?
Bone with beautiful patina, fabric, leather.
Height: 24 cm
Balante people, Guinea-Bissau
Mid 20th century or earlier.
A rare testimony to a people who have always maintained a certain independence.
Sold with its base.

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Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Guinea-Bissau
Height (cm)	24 cm

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