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Wood sculpture, "Sanufo Woman"

Her masked visage somber, the Sanufo statuette watches over the home. This... more

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Her masked visage somber, the Sanufo statuette watches over the home. This benevolent spirit protects a woman's marital happiness, shielding her from any amorous temptation outside the marriage. A traditional Benin tribal fetish, this handsome piece is crafted by Evans Doe Martey.

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He carves the figure from sese wood, and finishes it with polish. Red cotton thread and gray bead earrings adorn the statue.

"I brought to life a century-old practice of warding off and protecting women from polygamous lives," the artist confides.

To maintain the rich luster of the wood, clean with a dry cloth only.

  • 0.85 kgs
  • 1.9 lbs
  • 61 cm H x 8.8 cm W x 6.6 cm D
  • 24" H x 3.5" W x 2.6" D

  • Sese wood
  • Clean with a soft, dry cloth
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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