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The figure has conical breasts, a strictly stylised hairdo and a prominently elaborated navel - an important spiritual symbol among the Bamana, referring to life force and the connection to ancestors and descendants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nThe statue belongs to the Gwandusu tradition of the Bamana, in which maternity figures played a central role in rituals around fertility, continuity and transmission of power. The prominent breasts symbolise nourishment and care, the child on the back represents fertility and genealogy, and the navel emphasises the connection with ancestors. Standing maternity figures express additional vitality and were often placed in shrines and used in important ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions &amp; condition<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight: 53.5 cm (57.5 cm with plinth).<br \/>\nWidth: 13 cm.<br \/>\nDepth: 15 cm.<\/p>\n<p>Signs of age and use, appropriate for its age. 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