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Description : West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, Anyi group, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-built terracotta memorial head with a ringed neck base. The abstract head is comprised of bulging eyes with central slits, curved eye brows, a prominent nose, a thin mouth, miniscule ears, smooth cheeks with several ritual scarification marks, and a tall forehead, all beneath an elaborate headdress signifying rank or prestige. Covered in layers of dark-brown pigment, this is a wonderful example of fine pottery portraiture! Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 3.625 W x 7 H (9.2 cm x 17.8 cm), 10.625 H (27 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-private lifetime collection of Dr. Saul Tuttman and Dr. Gregory Siskind, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #137513
Prix: 622.50 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 900 USD-1400 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

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