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Female figure - Wood - Bamana - Mali

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Authentic seated female figure from the BAMANA tribe, Mali. This stylish figure has typical large conical shaped breasts. Figures like these were carried in dance ceremonies by new members of the Jo association. Large seated figures of the Jo association were kept in shrines, and aided women who sought their help. Periodically they were brought out for fertility ceremonies. Figures represented the Bamana idea of beauty. Considered the age, overall good condition with clear traces of wear and tear (tribal use) . Please have a good look on the added pictures. Will be send insured with Track & Trace number. May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL) .


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Authentic seated female figure from the BAMANA tribe, Mali. This stylish figure has typical large conical shaped breasts. Figures like these were carried in dance ceremonies by new members of the Jo association. Large seated figures of the Jo association were kept in shrines, and aided women who sought their help. Periodically they were brought out for fertility ceremonies. Figures represented the Bamana idea of beauty. Considered the age, overall good condition with clear traces of wear and tear (tribal use) . Please have a good look on the added pictures. Will be send insured with Track & Trace number. May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL) .

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