Pregnant Naked Woman
Tagbana · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: EFM-19
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- Height
- 42 cm
- Material
- Wood and dark pigmentation
The Tagbana they have a very poor statuery so this statue has an unusual aesthetic for this ethnic group in what is important is not beauty…
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The Tagbana they have a very poor statuery so this statue has an unusual aesthetic for this ethnic group in what is important is not beauty or aesthetics but the effectiveness of the piece, it is understood magical efficiency. Although their style is very primitive they have great affinity with the BauléThis statue is destined for worship and not for sale, so it is a difficult piece to obtain, since the statue is not for sale. Tagbana They are very reluctant to separate from their fetishes. The hairstyle with several peaking planes upwards offers a first impression of episcopal mitres. The woman holds her belly with her hands as a sign of a next maternity. An expression of serenity on the face very well achieved. Piece carved in dense wood with a beautiful patina of time.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
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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