Zemanek-Münster

Seated figure

Ghana, Koma-Builsa/Komaland
sold EUR 500
Provenance
Heinz Kolerski, Fellbach, Germany
Size
H: 16,5 cm
H: 6.5 inch

Description

red terracotta, dark coating, encrustations, extremely narrow and slightly waisted overlong head with projecting beard, thick arms adorned with disc-shaped bracelets, the body hardly recognizable underneath a rich decor with lots of clay clots, the extremely short legs seem to be amalgamated with the seat, cowrie shell motif and incised patterns enhance the figures phantastic appearance, slightly dam., missing parts, metal plate


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