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THBRare 19th C. Madagascar Wood Aloalo Funerary Sculpture
Lot 166
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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East Africa, Madagascar, Mahafaly culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This wooden aloalo sculpture features a standing figure at the base, supporting an intricate openwork panel adorned with geometric patterns, which culminates in a figurative element. The base figure represents a nude woman, with her hand resting on her stomach or pubic region, possibly symbolizing fertility or birth. The incised crescent shapes and upper disk may represent the moon's phases, reflecting themes of regeneration and continuity. The four figures atop the flat panel have ambiguous genders, and their surfaces show significant wear due to age. Sakalava, Mahafaly, and Merina peoples honor their elite and royal deceased by creating impressive burial sites featuring stone tombs topped with wooden sculptures. The term "aloalo" specifically refers to sculptures used in royal burials, with "alo" meaning "intermediary" or "messenger," suggesting that these statues bridge the divide between life and death. Size: 8" W x 65" H (20.3 cm x 165.1 cm); 68.5" H (174 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions." #185933Heavy weathering and losses to wood from exposure to elements and old inactive insect activity. Stable pressure fissures throughout. Mounted on a wood base. Nice patina to surface.Condition
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