Alosaka, or the Germ God or Muy-ingwa, or Two-Horned God. The Germ God or Two-Horned God is the God of reproduction of man, animals and plants. This large doll has small semi-circular feet and bent arms carved away from the body. The case mask is painted with pot hook eyes and rain clouds on the cheeks. Small tab ears, protruding snout and a pair of sharply curved horns are attached.

height 17 inches

Circa 1900

Provenance:
Bonhams Auction, San Francisco,CA

A Private Collection

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