"Anthropomorphic Statuette - Mahafaly Culture, Madagascar - First Half Of The 20th Century"
ANTHROPOMORPHIC STATUETTEMahafaly culture, Madagascar
First half of the 20th century
Wood, skin and glass beads
H. 23.5 ; L 9.5 cm
This stylized statuette of a man in monoxyle wood is standing upright and wearing a cape embroidered with pearls and polychrome diamond motifs.
Kept by sorcerers, these figures, associated with fetishes, were used for magical rituals.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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