Julien Gauthier

Earth & Nature: African Masks & Sculptures

Ancient small fetich of the Lamba or Losso household (Northern TOGO)

18.5 cm with the base

Bibliography;
"Corps et décors, Statuaire Lamba et Losso du nord Togo".
"Northern Togo statuary" by Thomas Keller (downloadable online).

Very beautiful patina from use.

These statues depict protective ancestors.

This art, long considered minor, is today recognized by enthusiasts.

Ancien petit fétiche de case LAMBA ou LOSSO  (Nord TOGO)

 18,5 avec le socle

Bibliographie;
"Corps et décors, Statuaire Lamba et Losso du nord Togo".
 "Northern Togo statuary" de Thomas Keller (téléchargeable en ligne).

Trés belle patine d'usage.

Ces statues représentant des ancêtres protecteurs.

Cet  art, considéré longtemps comme mineur, est aujourd’hui reconnu chez les amateurs. 



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Fetish figure - Losso - Togo

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