An Akan terracotta funerary head
Ghana, the delicately rendered head, of round ovoid form with sensitive brow above thin slit-eyes, small pug nose, and thin peaceful lips, invoking a sense of serenity; a raised boss to the back of the head pierced for attachment. The graceful neck formed by undulating rings. Overall, variegated cream to medium-grey patina.
height 8in
height 8in
Estimate:
US$ 18,000 - 22,000
£12,000 - 15,000
€14,000 - 17,000
£12,000 - 15,000
€14,000 - 17,000
Footnotes
- Provenance: Eric Robertson, New York
As sweet and as beautiful an example as any in the literature; note the spiritual expression, enigmatic smiling visage and beautifully egg-shaped head - all the finest traits of the naturalistic style.
Michael Kan, 2008
Lot heading
Property from the collection of Lillian and Robert Bohlen
Category: Ethnographic Art / Tribal
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