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For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this abstract figure embodied the lingering spirit of an ancestor. Tucked … Read more For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this abstract figure embodied the lingering spirit of an ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, the figure was used in sacred divination rituals and only seen by a select few. Bits of thread and layered material encrust the surface, evidence of the ritual offerings that were applied to the figure to elicit its protective powers. Hand-carved from wood, the figure assumes a traditional reversed “y” shape, minimally articulated save for its pursed lips and pointed chin. We love the austere beauty of its sculptural form as well as the intimate connection between body and spirit that it represents. See less
- Dimensions
- 13.5ʺW × 5ʺD × 25ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Good condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. less
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