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Antique Bozo Couple Statues :: (STAT-Mali-Bozo-001)

AU $500.00AU $900.00

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We found these fertility statues in Mopti, Northern Mali
They are around 60 years old and have lots of character

Description

This statue couple comes from the Bozo ethnic group. They are the oldest inhabitants of their region which neighbours the Dogon and are known ‘the masters of the Niger river’. Although the majority have converted to Islam, they preserve Animist traditions

Bozo figurines are rare and are not well-documented, but those that are known are linked to annual ceremonies

Statue Information

Country of Origin…………….. Mali
Culture………………………… Bozo
Function……………………….. Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 93 x 32 x 20cm (combined dimensions of both statues)

Additional information

Weight 6 kg
Dimensions 1 × 1 × 1 cm

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