Wonderfully cast in a copper and bronze alloy, these two figures have great character. Likely used for divination purposes by the Bobo and Senufo, these pieces each depict a standing figure with their hands on their hips. The male figure is taller than the female, who has her foot raised in motion.
Estimated Period: First Quarter of 20th Century
Ex Private Collection, France
Height of Male Figure: 7.5cm
Height of Female Figure: 5.5cm
(Each pieces comes on a small wooden display base as shown in one of the images)
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