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A Rare Tabwa Male Mipasi sculpture, African Art

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A Rare Tabwa Male Mipasi sculpture, African Art

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A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a Male ancestor with elaborate tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the metaphor of light for the ability to perceive and to understand, Tabwa speak of being guided by the "light" of their ancestors: "When one experiences especially good fortune or is confronted by but escapes from some danger, it is said that 'the mipasi have brightened or brought light to that person's eyes'" (Roberts 1985: 2, 12, 41). Enlightened vision is conveyed in this figure by the wide open oval eyes and the slight upward gaze to the heavens. The eyes accented with tribal tattoos connotes the ability to see through obfuscations and to know more than ordinary mortals. Note the highly stylized face with finely incised linear designs, as well as the overall well handled surface. A Very rare find from the Tabwa peoples, DRC / CONGO, Africa. Measures 16.5 inches tall on metal base.

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A Rare Tabwa Male Mipasi sculpture, African Art

Name: A Rare Tabwa Male Mipasi sculpture, African Art
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