Female shrine figure
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Lot: 155
93rd Tribal Art AuctionFemale shrine figure
Ghana, Akan, Brong-Ahafo (Bono) - Abron
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Lemaire, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Félix Pelt, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
H: 16.5 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, coloured miniature glass beads, base
For a comparable figure see Ross (1983), fig. 119 ( AHDRC 0164693). Similarities can be seen in the hairstyle, physiognomy, apron and above all in the striking hand posture.
Ross, Doran H. (ed.), Akan Transformations, University of California 1983, p. 98, Fig. 119
