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North of Togo
Culture Losso or Konkomba
Altar statuette
Wood
Height 44 cm

Intriguing and captivating statuette from the north of Togo. It is an atypical work with a lot of personality. The figure seems astonished, illuminated. Its gaze is deep, immersed in the invisible worlds of the spirits. It is timeless, focused on its mission. Vodou loves to draw us into its mysterious worlds. The body is alive, in motion, bent and dynamic. The head is in motion. There is sensitivity in this work. The sculptor has managed to convey an emotion to us. The wood is oxidized just as the remnants of offerings covering it; this is an old object that has lived. Sold as is, see photos. An old and authentic collector's piece. Circa 1950.

Nord du Togo 
Culture Losso ou Konkomba
Statuette d'autel
Bois 
H.44cm

Intrigante et captivante statuette du nord du Togo. C'est une oeuvre atypique avec beaucoup de personnalité. Le personnage semble ébahie, illuminé. Son regard est profond, plongé dans les mondes invisibles des esprits. Il est hors du temps, concentré sur sa mission. Le Vaudou aime nous entrainer dans ses mondes mystérieux. Le corps est vivant, en mouvement, penché et dynamique. La tête est en mouvement. Il y a de la sensibilité dans cette oeuvre. Le sculpteur a su nous faire passer une émotion. Le bois est oxydé tout comme les restes d'offrandes le recouvrant, c'est un objet ancien qui a vécu. Vendu en l'état, voir photos. Une pièce de collection ancienne et authentique. Circa 1950.





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Altar statuette - Losso Konkomba - Togo

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