Memorial head "mma", Ghana, Akan - Kwahu, Size: H: 33 cm (H: 13.0 inch), ID: 3045660

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Lot 83

92nd Tribal Art Auction

Memorial head "mma" · Ghana, Akan - Kwahu · ID: 3045660

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Provenance

René Rickli, Olten, Switzerland

Size

H: 33 cm

H: 13.0 inch

Description

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.

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