Sculpture, Tugubele - 17.5 cm - Wood

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Tugubele, a Senufo female votive statue from Mali, carved in wood, 17.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide and 4 cm deep, weighing 75 g, unsigned, in correct condition, depicting a female figure with scarifications and traces of natural pigment linked to Senoufo women’s Poro initiation.

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Very ancient Senoufo votive statuette of the Tugubele type, originating from the north of Ivory Coast. A feminine representation, initiated into the Senoufo Poro of women, with its scarifications. An ancient and traditional piece. Traces of adoration using natural pigments.

Weathered wood, bearing witness to its age and its probable abandonment in a Sahelian climate.

A beautiful (and rare) realistically treated piece.

Very ancient Senoufo votive statuette of the Tugubele type, originating from the north of Ivory Coast. A feminine representation, initiated into the Senoufo Poro of women, with its scarifications. An ancient and traditional piece. Traces of adoration using natural pigments.

Weathered wood, bearing witness to its age and its probable abandonment in a Sahelian climate.

A beautiful (and rare) realistically treated piece.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Senufo
Title of artwork
Tugubele
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
17.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
75 g
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