Lot 90: A rare Toma Initiation post

People: Toma
Liberia/Guinea
H: 22 1/2"
Of unusual form, the post with a rough and haunting face with inset metal eyes beneath a stylized coif of ritual iron staples and pegs. The surface heavily encrusted from blood sacrifice. Powerful and emotive. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. Estate of G. Ehrlich, NY and NH. Acquired prior to 1998.

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