Southwest Madagascar - Lot 326

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Southwest Madagascar - Lot 326
Southwest Madagascar Healing scene featuring nine standing figures, two seated women and, at the far end, a reclining figure in front of a jug. They are elegantly dressed in traditional and European garb. This scene evokes a therapeutic ritual involving a zebu sacrifice. Wood with localized polychromy, old patina and wear marks This healing ritual was traditionally accompanied by the sacrifice of a zebu, whose blood was used to purify, heal or reinforce the vital energy of the sick person.
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