Bambara maternity statue - Tropical wood - Mali - 19th century (or earlier)

Bambara maternity statue - Tropical wood - Mali - 19th century (or earlier)

Large and recognizable maternity statue of the Bambara tribe in central and southern Mali. The statue shows a mother with a child clasped on her back and 2 children on her leg, carrying a sacrificial cup. Was once polychromed, still slight coloration visible. From private collection.

Status report: in good condition considering age and use
Dimensions: 79x26x21cm
Weight: 2.6kg

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