Wonderful wooden Mitsoho figure from Gabon. The face is covered in white pigments and is carved with an open mouth, a small triangular nose, and typical slanted eyes set under M-shaped brows. Typical Mitsogho appearance, large aesthetic figure.
Good ondition with a beautiful aged patina.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Including custom made stand.
Object: |
Ancestor Figure |
Ethnic group: |
Mitsogho |
Country: |
Gabon |
Material: |
Wood |
Period: |
Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: |
Yes |
Dimensions: |
80x17x16 cm |
Weight: |
4500 gram |
Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |