wood, coated with a thick layer of greyish brown sacrificial patina (feathers), torso and arms closely wrapped-up in fabric bandages saturated with mass, slightly dam., missing parts at the base, on wooden plate;
a "bochio" figure whose torso and arms have been wrapped around is used to "immobilise" threatening danger. May have been used as a "sentinel" or guardian.
H: 37 cm
Continent: Africa

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