Standing male figure "tugubele"
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Standing male figure "tugubele"
Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Sven Gustav Lundqvist (1918-2010), Swedish sculptor and cartoonist Peter Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden |
H: 9.4 inch | 1000 EUR |
wood, rep., insect caused damage, base
Such statuettes were used by Senufo diviners, called "sando’o", to communicate with helpful spirits living in the wilderness.
