Figure d'autel masculine "ndeo"

Côte d'Ivoire, Sénoufo

Provenance	Taille	Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation
Simon Escarre, France French Collection	H: 60,5 cm	Cet objet n’est plus disponible.

wood, base

This figure "ndeo" was probably once part of a couple (pl. "ndebele"), which was placed on an altar belonging to a senior member of "poro".

Sculptures on divination altars reflect the status, prestige, and skill of their owners and appeal to spiritual intermediaries.

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