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Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Giryama Wood Kikango Sculpture, 2017.0



Beschreibung : Eastern Africa, Kenya, Nyika peoples, Giryama (also Giriyama, Giriama) group, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved hardwood funerary sculpture known as a kikango (also kikangu) that serves several functions. Likely carved from nzizi wood, this kikango presents an anthropomorphic figure with a circular head incised with a minimalist countenance, a broad neck, and a tall rectangular body with an incised sideways serration pattern adorned with faint orange pigment. The significance of this piece has multiple interpretations. First and foremost, the kikangu stands as a grave marker created to honor the Koma, or ancestor spirits, and serving as a mediator between the world of the living and the ancestral realm. Individuals worship the Koma of their immediate ancestors, and the Koma of the whole tribe is incited on special communal occurrences such as famine, war, or the sewing of crops. Size: 2.8 W x 29.25 H (7.1 cm x 74.3 cm), 32 H (81.3 cm) on included custom stand. For a great example of a kikango post, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1993.522 Another example hammered for EUR 31,250 ($35,371.56) at Christie's, Paris Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie auction (sale 15050, November 22, 2017, lot 61). Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000, ex-Royal-Athena Gallery, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #156321
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Über das Lot Chargen- 154E
Titel : Giryama Wood Kikango Sculpture, EPOCHE : 2017.0
Größe : hand-carved hardwood funerary sculpture
Condition report : Nicks, abrasions, and stable hairline fissures to head, neck, body, and base, and fading to original pigmentation. Smooth patina throughout and light remains of pigment across obverse. Old inventory label on back of wooden stand.
Artemis Gallery, Auktionator, Louisville, US 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Verkaufstitel : Ancient | Near-Eastern | Asian Art
Verkaufsdatum : 01/07/2020 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale

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