A Losso sculpture, Togo. Certificate of origin and provenance.

The Losso people's sculptural practices are closely linked to their spiritual beliefs and social structures. The figures may represent ancestors, spirits, or even serve as substitutes for deceased twins, known locally as rimpu or dumbia. Their placement in domestic spaces underscores their role in everyday spiritual life, acting as intermediaries between the physical and metaphysical realms.

Art historian Thomas Keller notes

“The Losso and neighboring Lamba sculptural traditions are marked by a striking formal restraint. Their figures, often misread as crude by early collectors, are in fact deeply intentional—embodying spiritual presence through abstraction, and serving as both protective agents and mnemonic devices within the community.”
— Thomas Keller, “Northern Togo Statuary,” 2018.

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Height: 41 cm incl. stand
Weight: 0,7 kg incl. stand