Divinatory Tray
Bidjogo · Guinea-Bissau
Reference: MYA-41
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- Height
- 46 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Tray intended for divinatory practices, topped by a large hippopotamus head. Like all animals associated with water, it has great symbolic meaning for the Bidjogo. A…
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Full original description
Tray intended for divinatory practices, topped by a large hippopotamus head. Like all animals associated with water, it has great symbolic meaning for the Bidjogo. A rare piece, like most pieces from this ethnic group.
Further technical information
- Width
- 29 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-20th century.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Guinea-Bissau. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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