BARA, IAKORA region, Madagascar Maternity shown standing on - Lot 317

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BARA, IAKORA region, Madagascar Maternity shown standing on - Lot 317
BARA, IAKORA region, Madagascar Maternity shown standing on a circular pedestal. She holds her child to her chest. Her face is youthful, with half-closed eyes and pronounced eyebrows. Wood, with brown and russet patinas, marks of use Height: 32cm This maternity figure belongs to a corpus of sculptures produced by workshops in southern Madagascar, notably in the Iakora region. The standing female figures holding their child symbolize fertility, transmission and protection. These works embody a form of maternal ideal with soft, stylized lines, often intended for decorative or commemorative use.
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