Moba Tchitchiri figure, Togo.
A great abstract and early example of a Tchitchiri figure, used by the Moba as conduits in their Pantheon. This is a large figure made of very dense and heavy wood as it would have been made to be placed outside in the village. Wood. 119 cm high.
Provenance:
Collection Uhoda, Belgium,
Exhibited:
Afrika Museum Berg en Dal. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Moba Tchitchiri figure, Togo.
A great abstract and early example of a Tchitchiri figure, used by the Moba as conduits in their Pantheon. This is a large figure made of very dense and heavy wood as it would have been made to be placed outside in the village. Wood. 119 cm high.
Provenance:
Collection Uhoda, Belgium,
Exhibited:
Afrika Museum Berg en Dal. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |