"Divination Post - Vuvi, Gabon"
The divination pole representing a man with a long face, covered with a layer of kaolin applied during rituals. Beautiful example of the vuvi style with its flat body, joined eyebrows, long horizontal eyelids and a triangle mouth. Geometric patterns on the chin and body. REGION: Gabon MATERIAL: Wood PERIOD: first half of the 20th century DIMENSION: 44 x 12 x 6 cm inventory number: AF073