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While little informations are available on the Goemai, present data indicates that such statues have a variety of essential communal roles and function in divination, in healing rites, and as vessels to facilitate communication with the ancestors or spirit beings. Goemai art is an integral component in the maintenance of communal health.
This fine and old piece, which is in a particularly original style, presents large ears.

19^th century or earlier.

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