STATUETTE depicting a Sakalava or Bara WARRIOR

Merina Culture, South Africa

Twentieth century

Wood, button, beads, fabric, nails, iron alloy, plant fibers and pigments

H.: 34; L.: 9 cm

(accidents)

The male figure stands with his legs separated from each other, resting on a rectangular base. He wears a loincloth, a carved wooden hat, his bust is decorated with a shoulder strap adorned with numerous pendants. In his left hand he holds a circular shield and an iron cutter cut from a metal section.

The collection of the Musée du Quai Branly has some similar statuettes.

Ref. : 3827

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