Seated female figure
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Lot: 193
98th AuctionSeated female figure
Ghana, Akan
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| German Private Collection | H: 17.7 inch |
250 EUR
plus 23 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, kaolin, glass beads, base
A striking detail are the feet of the figure, which point backwards. Thus she could represent an "aboatia" (pl. "mmoatia").
The "mmoatia" live in the forests and have a great knowledge of herbs and medicines, which they like to pass on to the people. However, they are also known to be up to some kind of trickery and thus represent unpredictability, mockery and deceit. They function as messengers between the realms of spirit and corporeality (cf. AHDRC 0054926).
