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b. 1935 - d. 1991

Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) was a Togolese sculptor, whose work was representative of the West African Vodun art tradition. He was born in Bè, a district of Lomé, and became an eminent figure among the vodou circles of Togo. He was particularly noted for his little wooden voodoo figures, painted mostly with pink lacquer, and occasionally white. He produced many examples of statuettes of twins, and children with their mothers, known as venavi.

Kossi exhibited at the Magiciens de la terre exhibition at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris in 1989 and in 1991 his work was shown at an exhibition in Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. In 2008 his work appeared at the Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas showcasing at the Fowler Museum of UCLA in Los Angeles. Today, his work is represented in The Contemporary African Art Collection (CAAC).

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      • African Carved Wood Sculpture of Mami Wata by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991)
        Apr. 16, 2024

        African Carved Wood Sculpture of Mami Wata by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991)

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        African Carved Wood Sculpture of Mami Wata by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo, C.1980s. Size: 41'' x 31'' x 8'' (104 x 79 x 20 cm). Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi's sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication "Voodoo: Kunst In Afrika" includes photos of Agbagli Kossi's altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu's Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Apr. 16, 2024

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 49" x 11" x 19". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi's sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication "Voodoo: Kunst In Afrika" includes photos of Agbagli Kossi's altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu's Mami-Wata figures. Condition In good vintage condition. As photographed: natural wood splits on left and right arms where joined at shoulder. Repair to right foot.

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      • Agbagli Kossi (Togo, 1935-1991) Standing Voodoo Figure, C. 1980s, 68'' x 23'' x 25'' (
        Apr. 16, 2024

        Agbagli Kossi (Togo, 1935-1991) Standing Voodoo Figure, C. 1980s, 68'' x 23'' x 25'' (

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Agbagli Kossi (Togo, 1935-1991) Standing Voodoo Figure, C. 1980s. Large African painted wood sculpture. Size: 68'' x 23'' x 25'' (173 x 58 x 64 cm). Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi's sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions: Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication "Voodoo: Kunst In Afrika" includes photos of Agbagli Kossi's altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu's Mami-Wata figures. Condition: In good vintage condition.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo
        Apr. 16, 2024

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo

        Est: $200 - $400

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 6'' x 45'' x 32'' (15 x 114 x 81 cm). Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi's sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication "Voodoo: Kunst In Afrika" includes photos of Agbagli Kossi's altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu's Mami-Wata figures.

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      • Agbagli Kossi (Togo, 1935-1991) Large Vodou Reincarnation Figure, 1980's
        Oct. 31, 2022

        Agbagli Kossi (Togo, 1935-1991) Large Vodou Reincarnation Figure, 1980's

        Est: $1,000 - $3,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991, Togo) Standing Figure, circa 1980's, large painted wood sculpture. Size: 69.5'' x 23'' x 25'' (177 x 58 x 64 cm). Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi's sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions: Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication "Voodoo: Kunst In Afrika" includes photos of Agbagli Kossi's altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu's Mami-Wata figures. Condition: In good vintage condition. As photographed: very fine natural wood splits to face, small chip to right back side of foot, various areas have smudging/scratches on paint.

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      • Agbagli Kossi, (1935-1991, Togo), "Mami Wata", Wood, pink lacquer, and paint, 35" H x 16.25" W x 12" D
        Feb. 23, 2021

        Agbagli Kossi, (1935-1991, Togo), "Mami Wata", Wood, pink lacquer, and paint, 35" H x 16.25" W x 12" D

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991, Togo) "Mami Wata" Wood, pink lacquer, and paint 35" H x 16.25" W x 12" D

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • AGBAGLI KOSSI (1935 - 1991) | Untitled, 'circa' 1990
        Mar. 06, 2018

        AGBAGLI KOSSI (1935 - 1991) | Untitled, 'circa' 1990

        Est: $3,000 - $4,000

        painted wood; inscribed "TO/KO 24, KO/TO 2" on the underside of the figure's feet

        Sotheby's
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $1,000 - $3,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 6" x 45" x 32". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Mamy Wata, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 41" x 31" x 8". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 49" x 11" x 19". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 34" x 32" x 12". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $4,000 - $5,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 41" x 22" x 18". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $3,000 - $6,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 68" x 22" x 28". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites.Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92;Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size:58.5" x 19" x 21". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites.Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92;Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, wood sculpture with red powder paint. Size: 54" x 17" x 11". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture, Size: 48" x 36" x 13". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2013

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $3,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 36" x 12" x 13". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $1,000 - $3,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 6" x 45" x 32". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Mamy Wata, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 41" x 31" x 8". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 49" x 11" x 19". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 34" x 32" x 12". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $4,000 - $5,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 41" x 22" x 18". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $3,000 - $6,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 68" x 22" x 28". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites.Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92;Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size:58.5" x 19" x 21". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites.Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92;Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, wood sculpture with red powder paint. Size: 54" x 17" x 11". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture, Size: 48" x 36" x 13". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

        Material Culture
      • African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi
        Nov. 03, 2011

        African Fine Art Sculpture by Agbagli Kossi

        Est: $3,000 - $4,000

        Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo. Untitled, circa 1980's, painted wood sculpture. Size: 36" x 12" x 13". Provenance: Purchased from Gert Chesi. Carvings of this size by Kossi are rarely available. Agbagli Kossi (1935-1991) Togo artist: created Vodou (Voodoo) figures in sculptural form, from doll to life size. Kossi’s sculptures are reincarnations of traditional religious figures with mythic power and intense expression, as well as imaginary pieces in nontraditional pinks and whites. Most large work is embellished carved wood, painted with high gloss automobile paint. Selected Museum Exhibitions:Magiciens de la Terre, Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, 1989; Africa hoy: obras de la contemporary African art collection/Africa now: Jean Pigozzi Collection, CCCA Mexico City, Groningen Museum Netherlands, Atlantic Center of Modern Art Gran Canary, 1991-92; Neue Kunst aus Afrika, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 2006; Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas, Fowler UCLA, Los Angeles, 2008; Provenance Gert Chesi: Austrian photojournalist, collector and ethnomusicologist: regularly and meticulously documented Vodou (Voodoo) ritual and performance in Togo and Benin. Publication â€aeVoodoo: Kunst In Afrika” includes photos of Agbagli Kossi’s altars and multiple sculptures, as well as Chuchuwu’s Mami-Wata figures.

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