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Gravepost (Aloalo)

Unknown20th century

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Wood commerative post called aloala made of 3 pairs of crescents back to back alternating with 3 pairs of diamonds back to back. Post surmounted by platform on which are 2 kneeling figures. The larger figure (male) wears a hat and a short tunic and holds a horn in his left hand while his right hand is extended to touch the forehead of the woman kneeling in front of him (as if to annoint her). Separate two-tiered base.

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  • Title: Gravepost (Aloalo)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Ambovombe, Madagascar
  • Type: Ceremonial, Accessory
  • Rights: Carl H. de Silver Fund, Ella C. Woodward Memorial Fund, and the Robert A. Levinson Fund
  • External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4808/Gravepost_Aloalo
  • Medium: Wood, paint
  • Dimensions: 53 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (135.9 x 24.8 x 14 cm)
  • Culture: Mahafaly
  • Collection: Arts of Africa
  • Accession number: 69.10
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