African Moba Figure Collection - Female Moba Figure
Moba figures stand as sentinels in front of Togo homes and village entrances, and are also placed on intimate family altars, providing protection for those who respect them. Traditionally Tchitcheri could only be birthed by individuals whose fathers were diviners, the carving considered a highly delicate operation, requiring special prayers and precautions for these ritually charged objects.The female Moba presented here, has seen years of exposure, and has weathered, becoming highly valued in the culture. In their minimalist aesthetic, Mobas merge the best of the "primitive" and the post-contemporary.
Moba figures stand as sentinels in front of Togo homes and village entrances, and are also placed on intimate family altars, providing protection for those who respect them. Traditionally Tchitcheri could only be birthed by individuals whose fathers were diviners, the carving considered a highly delicate operation, requiring special prayers and precautions for these ritually charged objects.The female Moba presented here, has seen years of exposure, and has weathered, becoming highly valued in the culture. In their minimalist aesthetic, Mobas merge the best of the "primitive" and the post-contemporary.
This figure is unusually large, heavy, and old. Female representations of Moba are particularly rare. Circa 19th century. On custom museum metal mount.
106 cm/45 inches high x 26 cm/10 1/2 inches wide
Weight without stand:14.15 kg / 31 lbs 4 oz