Moba - Figure - MOBA - Togo
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Description from the seller
This archaic Sakha Chitcherik statue commands attention with the majestic presence of the founding ancestor, emerging from the earth in a slow, deliberate movement that speaks of its evocative power. The remarkable dynamism plays on the tension between the hieratic form of the original trunk and the subtle asymmetries of the sculpture, drawing the eye towards the imposing head, whose moving line of the headdress and the grain of the deeply eroded hardwood heighten its poignancy. From this striking metamorphosis, which blends the clan’s history with the natural world, the work has retained fragments of the original bark, perceived as the ravaged skin of the ancestor.
Provenance: Jonas de Boeck, Belgium
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Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateThis archaic Sakha Chitcherik statue commands attention with the majestic presence of the founding ancestor, emerging from the earth in a slow, deliberate movement that speaks of its evocative power. The remarkable dynamism plays on the tension between the hieratic form of the original trunk and the subtle asymmetries of the sculpture, drawing the eye towards the imposing head, whose moving line of the headdress and the grain of the deeply eroded hardwood heighten its poignancy. From this striking metamorphosis, which blends the clan’s history with the natural world, the work has retained fragments of the original bark, perceived as the ravaged skin of the ancestor.
Provenance: Jonas de Boeck, Belgium
#afrohemian26
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Moba
Country of origin
Togo
Material
Wood
Indigenous object name
MOBA
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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