Leopard · Ghana, Ashanti · ID: 3041920
Description
wood, brown patina, completely covered with incised geometrical decor, handle-shaped tail, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
the leopard as symbol is known by a number of proverbs recounting it’s strength, speed, cunning and courage virtues necessary for a triumphant king. A proverb also describes the character of the king that “The rain only wets the spots on the leopard’s skin, it does not wash them off”, meaning though the king is faced with troubles his inherent qualities carry him through.
L’objet Leopard avec l’ID d’objet 3041920 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 85th Tribal Art Auction dans 4 mars 2017. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 233 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 800 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 800 €.
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