"Statue Of Iran, Bidjogo People, Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-bissau"
Statue depicting a female figure sitting on a stool. This type of statue is called Iran. They represent a spirit (orebuko) created by the creator God. They therefore serve as a medium for humans to communicate with God.
Bidjogo people, Bijagos archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
Wood, cracks
Height: 35 cm
Second half of the 20th century
Provenance: Former French collection