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Dan-Yacuba · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: EMS-31
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- Height
- 51 cm
- Material
- Wood and dark patina
Statue of a man sitting on a stool. Folded legs. He has, in his hands, a spoon made with half pumpkin, with which water is offered…
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Full original description
Statue of a man sitting on a stool. Folded legs. He has, in his hands, a spoon made with half pumpkin, with which water is offered to the stranger going on a trip, as a sign of welcome to the house that welcomes him. The stranger, in Africa, is the guest that God sends. It is a way of representing African hospitality. Dark color. Coarse patina, result of libations.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third 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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