Rare male figure

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Description

two-piece (figure/ stool), wood, remains of polychrome paint (green, gold-coloured), collection number “173X”, rest. (toe, finger, wrist), water spots, base

Mostly female figures are known from the Akan. The few male figures represent executioners “abrafo” or priests.

The present figure may represent an Asante chief, as indicated by his dignified posture, head band “abotire” and the clan stool.

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Comparing literature

Cole, Herbert M. & Doran H. Ross, The Arts of Ghana, Los Angeles 1977, p. 113 ff.

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