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Seated male shrine figure, Ghana, Akan, Size: H: 42 cm (H: 16.5 inch), ID: 3048704
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Lot 192
98th Auction

Seated male shrine figure ·  Ghana, Akan · ID: 3048704

sold EUR 250
Provenance
German Private Collection
Size
H: 42 cm
H: 16.5 inch

Description

wood, 3-piece, kaolin, black colour, rest.

The figure is enthroned in a dignified posture on a clan stool. Feet and hands are disproportionately large. An egg rests on the flat left palm.

Priests and priestesses during rituals associated to their shrine will cover their bodies in white powder to celebrate the gods. Figures in shrines will also be covered with white clay to indicate heir spirituality.

The object Seated male shrine figure with the object ID 3048704 was last part of the auction 98th Auction at March 26, 2022 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 192 achieved a sales price of EUR 250.

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Comparing literature

AHDRC 0054926

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