AFRICAN QUINTESSENCE

A gallery of the art of Africans

Gwandusu - Bamana, Mali

Known as Gwandusu, these large maternity statues of the

Jo association are normally enshrined. They are brought out

from their shrines for public displays on special occasions for

ceremonies relating to human fertility. The name Gwandusu

implies"extra ordinary strength, ardent courage, intense passion

and conviction, as well as abilityto accomplish great deeds"

33 inches tall. For acquisition, Contact us