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Description : West Africa, Burkina Faso, Dagaaba people / Dagari language speakers, ca. 1930 CE. A fascinating anthropomorphic wooden figure, representing some of the most abstract forms of African art from the early twentieth century. The figure is hand-carved, with an elongated triangle form. Its long legs meet at a small waist with a drilled, deeply convex cavitiy on one side and a form that suggests the figure is wearing a loincloth. Above the legs, the torso is long and cylindrical, towering over the rest of the figure, and topped by a phallic-looking, rounded head with a pointed chin and no other discernible facial features. The shapes of the feet and waist mirror that of the head. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2 L x 9.5 W x 36 H (5.1 cm x 24.1 cm x 91.4 cm), height on stand: 36.75 (93.3 cm) Dagari figures represent abstract ideals, hence their abstract forms. They are designed to look mysterious and brooding, because they commune with a world beyond human comprehension or even sight. Each figure like this one is carved to be kept inside a small chamber built into a family dwelling, placed upon an altar. Its role was to protect the home from any misfortune or illness. In exchange, it could demand offerings - food and sacrifices - and also demand additional figures to be placed beside it, leading to an accumulation of similar sculptures in the home. The proliferation of sculptures in turn demonstrated the wealth of the family. Provenance: private Boston, Massachusetts, USA collection, previously Group 2 Gallery, Brussels, Belgium All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #122567
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