French collection of African tribal art
Moba works are easily identifiable thanks to the minimalist aspect of a summary size. The reduced works were intended for the family altar. The yendu tchitcheri measuring less than 25 cm serve as a personal talisman.
Only the sons of diviners were authorized to sculpt this protective effigy. The Tchitcheri sakwa (pl. of Tchicherik) represent an ancestor symbolized, founder of the clan, by a human body with an abstract face.
It was initially planted in the ground.
It is supposed to increase the magical power of the family or community altar.
Litt.: "The soul of Africa", S. Diakonoff.; "Africa" ​​Ed. Prestel.  

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OriginColl. Amadeo Garcès Plaza
EthnyMoba
Countryghana
Material(s)wood
Height cm38
Width8 cm
Weight0.87 Kg
Estimated datingmid-xx°
Socle includedYes

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