Lot No. 44


Moba Tchitchiri figure, Togo.


Moba Tchitchiri figure, Togo. - Tribal Art

A great abstract and early example of a Tchitchiri figure, used by the Moba as conduits in their Pantheon. This is a large figure made of very dense and heavy wood as it would have been made to be placed outside in the village. Wood. 119 cm high.

Provenance:
Collection Uhoda, Belgium,

Exhibited:
Afrika Museum Berg en Dal. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-

Moba Tchitchiri figure, Togo.


A great abstract and early example of a Tchitchiri figure, used by the Moba as conduits in their Pantheon. This is a large figure made of very dense and heavy wood as it would have been made to be placed outside in the village. Wood. 119 cm high.

Provenance:
Collection Uhoda, Belgium,

Exhibited:
Afrika Museum Berg en Dal. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017