No. 6611795
African ebony group of figurines 3 figures - Makonde -Tanzania
No. 6611795
African ebony group of figurines 3 figures - Makonde -Tanzania
H 23-27 cm
Shetani is Swahili for 'little devil'. According to the Makonde, shetani are creatures that neither human nor animal. They occur in five forms: human, mammal, fish, bird and reptile. Shetani are believed to be still around, though most artist never actually saw one (Many claim that their parents and teachers did encounter shetani). The sculptures are often heavily deformed giving it an abstract appearance. A large number of different shetani exist, each with their own purpose and powers (not always evil).
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