Statue Sogho-Vuvi-Gabon - Gabon

Origin. Gabon
Tribe name. Mitsogho
Material. Wood
Dimensions. 55 cm
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The piece presented is a decorative anthropomorphic statuette attributed to the Sogho people of Gabon.
​Style and form: This is a standing figure with a refined, stylized design, typical of the statuary of this region. It has a long cylindrical neck supporting a head that is large in proportion to the rest of the body.
​Face: The face is heart- or almond-shaped, with incised features. A dark central line divides the forehead and continues down to the nose, emphasizing the facial structure. The eyes and mouth are represented by geometric incisions.
​Patina: The piece has a light patina, often associated with the use of kaolin (white clay), contrasting with the dark areas (black or brown tones), particularly on the hairstyle, eyes, hands, and feet.
​Body details: The silhouette is schematic. The torso has prominent breasts, and the arms are folded against the body, with the hands stylized using incisions. The legs are short and stocky, resting on massive feet, also decorated with parallel grooves.
​This type of object was traditionally used in ritual contexts associated with secret societies (such as Bwiti) or ancestor worship, serving as a link between the world of the living and the world of spirits.