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Montol figure, Nigeria
11" tall
early 20th century
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This male figure was most likely used in divination and healing rites by a secret men's society called komtin.
Figures such as this were used in a variety of essential communal roles and function in divination, in healing
ceremonies, and as vessels to facilitate communication with the lineage ancestors or spirit beings.
11" tall
early 20th century
SOLD
This male figure was most likely used in divination and healing rites by a secret men's society called komtin.
Figures such as this were used in a variety of essential communal roles and function in divination, in healing
ceremonies, and as vessels to facilitate communication with the lineage ancestors or spirit beings.
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