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Eroded Old Tabwa Female Ancestor, African Art

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Eroded Old Tabwa Female Ancestor, African Art

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Carved wooden female sculpture with raised tribal scarification, and traditional motifs. Tabwa peoples, Cogon, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 x 7 inches. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the metaphor of light for the ability to perceive and to understand, Tabwa speak of being guided by the "light" of their ancestors: "When one experiences especially good fortune or is confronted by but escapes from some danger, it is said that 'the mipasi have brightened or brought light to that person's eyes'" (Roberts 1985: 2, 12, 41). Enlightened vision is conveyed in this figure by the wide open oval eyes accented with tribal tattoos connotes the ability to see through obfuscations and to know more than ordinary mortals. Note the highly stylized face with finely incised and raised linear designs, as well as the overall well handled surface. A Very rare find from the Tabwa peoples, DRC / CONGO, Africa

Condition

fair, well weathered, erosion on base

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Eroded Old Tabwa Female Ancestor, African Art

Name: Eroded Old Tabwa Female Ancestor, African Art
SKU: 66207293
Price: 110 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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