Collection of French African tribal art. Figured seated, this elegant Bambara sculpture offers a narrow stylized head. The slender body, composed of oblong shapes punctuated by angles, has fine attachments, slender feet and hands. The small stool was also made with precision. Beautiful brown patina with orange reflections. Excellent condition. These female statues, or Bambara queens, Guandoudou, Gwandusu associated with fertility and fecundity, were surrounded by statues representing their servants, presenting offering cups or supporting their chest. The blacksmiths of the Dyo, Djo or Do society used them every seven years during the fertility ritual. Infertile women then had to sacrifice a bird, wash the figures with peanut soap, segue, and then anoint them with shea oil. They also adorn them with necklaces to activate their magical power.
590.00 € Possibility of payment in 3x (3x 196.7 €) This item is sold with its certificate of authenticity
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