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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 | Late 20th Century
Carver Unknown
Acquired
in 1992 from an African art dealer, placing it
at 15 years old, at least.
US$660
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