Moba Tchitcheri Figure – Togo | Authentic African Hardwood Sculpture, 98 cm

Moba Tchitcheri Figure – Togo, mid-20th century – 98 cm, 5690 g, hardwood

This impressive wooden figure is an authentic Tchitcheri sculpture from the Moba people of Northern Togo. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, measuring 98 cm in height and weighing 5690 grams, it radiates the strength and austerity that are characteristic of these spiritual objects.

Tchitcheri figures play a central role in the religious traditions of the Moba. They serve as intermediaries between the living and the ancestors, and are used in rituals for community protection, healing, fertility, and warding off evil. The simple, abstract lines of the sculpture emphasize the spiritual essence over outward detail – a deliberate choice that enhances the connection with the supernatural.

This piece shows a beautiful patina and clear signs of ritual use, indicating its function in the second half of the 20th century. The strength of the object lies in its minimalist expression, which conveys a profound presence.

The figure is presented on a custom-made stand, making it ready for display in any collection or interior.

Features:

• Origin: Moba, Togo

• Type: Tchitcheri figure

• Material: Hardwood

• Period: Mid-20th century

• Height: approx. 98 cm, including stand 104 cm

• Weight: 5690 g

• Condition: Authentic with traces of use and age; beautiful patina

• Including: Custom-made stand