A Moba bone couple, Northern Togo, incl. stands. Among the Moba people of northern Togo, small anthropomorphic figures carved from bone represent a distinct category of ritual or personal objects within the material culture of the region. Examples originating from the northern savannah zone often reflect local sculptural conventions shared with neighboring Gur-speaking communities. Moba bone couples are typically very small in scale and carved in simplified, schematic forms. The figures usually present rigid frontal postures with elongated cylindrical bodies and minimal anatomical modeling. Limbs are often reduced to short linear extensions, while hands and feet are rarely differentiated, emphasizing the object’s symbolic rather than naturalistic character. A notable regional feature is the treatment of the head, which tends to be slightly enlarged in proportion to the body and rendered with minimal facial detail. Eyes may appear as small drilled depressions or shallow incisions, while the nose is commonly indicated by a short triangular ridge. Mouths are generally absent or represented by a fine linear incision. Gender differentiation in paired figures is usually subtle but deliberate. The female figure may display small indicated breasts or slightly widened hips, while the male figure is often more linear and angular. The pair is typically conceived as a balanced couple, carved with similar proportions and stylistic treatment. Surface finishing reflects the material: bone figures are often smoothly polished, sometimes showing a yellowish or ivory patina produced through handling and age. The overall style emphasizes miniaturization, abstraction, and symmetry, characteristics typical of small-scale sculptural production in northern Togo. CAB41924 Height: 19 cm / 18 cm Weight: 210 g / 210 g incl. stands