Anthropomorphic figure "tchitcherik" or "cicilg"
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Lot: 176
93rd Tribal Art AuctionAnthropomorphic figure "tchitcherik" or "cicilg"
Togo, Moba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 17 September 2011, Lot 275 Belgian Collection |
H: 37.4 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, base
These figures were often interpreted as ancestral figures, but according to the latest research they represent protective spirits and were set up on the sacrificial place in front of the entrance to a farmstead.
Eisenhofer, S., Hahner-Herzog, I. et al., "Mein Afrika - Die Sammlung Fritz Koenig", München, London, New York 2000, p. 76
