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#X276
AFRICA, Guinea
Tribal Group: Baga
Shrine figure, "elek", bird head with human features, used during harvest and for funeral ceremonies. Elek is part of the family shrine, important for purification ceremonies. It alone is able to pursue witches.
17" high x 19" deep
Age unknown
Carver Unknown
Acquired
in 1992 from an African art dealer, placing it
at 15 years old, at least.
US$660
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Fort
Myers, FL. 33908
239-482-7025 800-305-0185 |
