Two Kulango bronze figure, Ivory Coast, legs truck in a wooden base, their arched torso and neck is well balanced, with thin arms coming down and touching their stomach, the thin neck carries a slim diamond shaped head with bulbous features, and a small hat; signs of oxidation, glossy by use.

“The Kulango from the northern part of the Ivory Coast were a prosperous group of people and over time proved to be very resilient. Historically they were ruled by a king and elders who directed community life, based around the agricultural calendar. They had a vigorous and prosperous economy supported mainly by Muslim traders. The traders would also come into the Kulango region with the intention of converting the locals to Islam. However, the Kulango resisted. The majority continued to practice their traditional ethnic religions. They believe in a supreme God who is not worshipped but is addressed in association with “mother earth.” Unfortunately during the 17th century life for the Kulango became very grim. They suffered through a series of migrations from the Akan and Lobi people and hostile invasions from the Mandingo people who enslaved them and almost brought their culture to an end. This region was later infiltrated by French colonialist.”

Source: Christas

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Height: 12,5 cm / 13,5 cm, withoug stand
Weight: 160 g / 170 g , with stand