Memorial head "mma"
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Lot: 83
92nd Tribal Art AuctionMemorial head "mma"
Ghana, Akan - Kwahu
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| René Rickli, Olten, Switzerland | H: 13 inch | sold |
ceramic/ terracotta, blackish coating, rep., base
A characteristic of Kwahu sculpture are disc-shaped heads resting on a ringed neck. Both were a symbol of beauty with the Kwahu and strongly remind of the fertility dolls of the Akan.
