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Anthropomorphic

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Anthropomorphic
figure with beautiful stylised and elongated
forms Hardwood, old brown
Moba patina, Togo, early 20th century
H: 58 cm

The Mobas live in the north of Togo. This type of sculpture is called "Tchitcheri". They represent ancestors symbolized by a human body with an abstract face. Their main function is to protect the community, possess healing virtues and attract wealth. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.


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Anthropomorphic
figure with beautiful stylised and elongated
forms Hardwood, old brown
Moba patina, Togo, early 20th century
H: 58 cm

The Mobas live in the north of Togo. This type of sculpture is called "Tchitcheri". They represent ancestors symbolized by a human body with an abstract face. Their main function is to protect the community, possess healing virtues and attract wealth. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.

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