Fetish figure - temne - Sierra Leone - Protective charm

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Description from the seller

Very ancient Temne Protective Charm from Sierra Leone.
The Temne are one of the major ethnic groups of Sierra Leone, in the north and north-central, predominantly engaged in agriculture, with a strong traditional social structure.
As with many peoples of the region, they blend traditional elements (animism, ancestors, spirits, invisible forces) with Islam or Christianity depending on the region.
Soapstone, or steatite, is a soft material that is fairly easy to carve, making it a material used for sculptures, figurines and carved heads.
Charming object, from an old private collection.
Careful packaging and fast shipping, signature required on delivery.

Very ancient Temne Protective Charm from Sierra Leone.
The Temne are one of the major ethnic groups of Sierra Leone, in the north and north-central, predominantly engaged in agriculture, with a strong traditional social structure.
As with many peoples of the region, they blend traditional elements (animism, ancestors, spirits, invisible forces) with Islam or Christianity depending on the region.
Soapstone, or steatite, is a soft material that is fairly easy to carve, making it a material used for sculptures, figurines and carved heads.
Charming object, from an old private collection.
Careful packaging and fast shipping, signature required on delivery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
310 g
Title additional information
Protective charm
No. of items
1
Material
Stone
Country of Origin
Sierra Leone
Ethnic group/culture
temne
Height
12 cm
Indigenous object name
temne
Width
5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1920-1930
FranceVerified
63
Objects sold
100%
Private

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