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Standing male figure "blolo bian" oder "asie usu" -

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Description

wood, reddish brown patina with remains of black paint, long and slender legs, the upper part of the body with closed contours, a long neck supporting a rather large head which is widely projecting to the front, raised scarification marks on face and neck, cross-shaped tattoos on the cheeks, slightly dam. (nose tip, mouth), cracks, minor missing part (base), abrasion of paint;
either representing a "blolo bian" figure (= male partner from the other world") or an "asie usu" figure (= bush spirit). Bush spirits are displayed between the fortune teller and the client during a public performance. But unless collected in situ, the actual function of a figure cannot reliably be determined.
H: 45 cm, H: 17,7 inch
Provenance:
bought from an ex Peace Corps officer in 1974
Continent: Africa

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Standing male figure "blolo bian" oder "asie usu" -

Name: Standing male figure \"blolo bian\" oder \"asie usu\" -
SKU: 34921900
Price: 3000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €3,000 - €6,000

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