A female Losso sculpture, Northern Togo, standig on his feet, legs slightly bent, short arms, the abdomen is marked with a protruding navel and marking on each side of it, the diamond shaped head has simple features made by indented hols that indicate eyes, mouth and nose, the face also has diagonal markings, signs of scarification; this sculpture is worn through out due to time and handling, some cracks on the front and back, sacrificial patina.

Lit: Pierre Amrouche, Corps & Décors. Statuaire Lamba et Losso du Togo; Thomas Keller, researchoutcome: Works from Lamba/Losso carver. 

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Height: 51 cm
Weight: 8 kg