Sakalava funerary post – Madagascar – end 19th – early 20th
DESCRIPTION/EXPERTISE The Sakalava kingdom appeared on the west coast of Madagascar around 1500. They burry their dead in cemeteries outside of the villages, where the graves are adorned with figures ( male, female, copulating couples or birds). The figures are placed on each corner and in the middle of the longest side. The north -east corner of the tomb has a figure representing the deceased.
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SIZE 87,5cm high – 14cm wide – 10cm depth
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Expertly mounted All dimensions are without the mounting