Antecedent Bandeguele
Senufo · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: EFM-50
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- Height
- 23 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Figure of ancestor named Bandeguele. In this case it is a female family ancestor. It is an ancient piece that has served as a support for…
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Full original description
Figure of ancestor named Bandeguele. In this case it is a female family ancestor. It is an ancient piece that has served as a support for offering and sacrificing to geniuses. In his womb there is a scarification representing Koultiolo, the supreme divinity of the Senufo. Beautiful patina for use and fissures due to its antiquity.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX or older
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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