"Moba Statue – Togo"
Moba Statue – Togo The Moba live in northern Togo. This type of piece is called ttchitcheri. It represents an ancestor symbolized by a human body with an abstract face. It is initially planted in the ground. The legs, in contact with the ground, are sometimes eroded or missing. Its main function is to protect the community. But his role does not stop there. This type of statue has healing properties and brings prosperity. REGION: Moba, Togo MATERIAL: Wood PERIOD: 20th century DIMENSION: 44 x 5 x 8 cm (Base) 
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