Wood sculpture, "Sanufo Woman"
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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
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