Statuette - Alua - LOSSO - Togo

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Description from the seller

These statuettes are called Alua. This term refers to the bush spirits. The Losso believe that each man is associated with one of them: to avoid its possible wrath, he represents it in the form of a statuette to which he dedicates worship. Presence of tribal scarifications on the face and body.
Raw minimalist style
Dry usage patina.
Registered Colissimo shipment.

These statuettes are called Alua. This term refers to the bush spirits. The Losso believe that each man is associated with one of them: to avoid its possible wrath, he represents it in the form of a statuette to which he dedicates worship. Presence of tribal scarifications on the face and body.
Raw minimalist style
Dry usage patina.
Registered Colissimo shipment.

Details

Indigenous object name
Alua
Ethnic group/ culture
LOSSO
Country of Origin
Togo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Statuette
Height
28 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
555 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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