A Moba Shrine Idol
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Description
A carved wooden anthropomorphic form with heavily weathered surface and overall minimally carved as it represents a spirit, and rendered abstractly in human form with no facial features, hands or feet. Moba diviners prescribe tchitcheri figures to serve and protect locals. Such sculptures act as a medium top the spirit world. This idol measures 13 inches tall ( 14.25 inches on its base.) Moba peoples, Ghana and Togo, West Africa.
Condition
fair, well weathered
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A Moba Shrine Idol
Estimate $300 - $500
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