Small anthropomorphic figure "tugubele"
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Small anthropomorphic figure "tugubele"
Côte d'Ivoire, Sénoufo
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| René Gardi (1909-2000), Bern, Switzerland Walter Stanley Schwab, Murten, Switzerland (1955) |
H: 8.1 inch | sold |
wood, rich deep black sacrificial patina, sticky in some places, rest., base
Such statuettes were used by Senufo diviners, called "sando’o", to communicate with helpful spirits living in the wilderness.
