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Description : 20th century AD. A gilt Nile perch ornament with domed eye, slightly open mouth and detailing to the scales and dorsal, pelvic and tail fins, hollow underside, two previous collection labels to the reverse: '2438-2' and '137'.See the Dallas Museum of Art exhibition, The Power of Gold, Asante Royal Regalia from Ghana, 15 April 2018, for similar: ‘The Dallas Museum of Art presents an exhibition dedicated to the royal regalia of the Asante kingdom. Spanning three centuries, The Power of Gold: Asante Royal Regalia from Ghana brings together over 250 objects, including crowns, sword ornaments, ceremonial furniture, textiles, pectoral disks, weapons, a state umbrella, musical instruments, and jewelry made of wood, silk, brass, iron, and gold. Organized by the DMA and inspired by the Museum’s collection, The Power of Gold is the first American museum exhibition dedicated to Asante regalia in over 30 years, and explores the unique role and impact of gold on the development of Asante society, economy, and arts.’ Also see the Tishman exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum, NY in 1981 'For Spirit and Kings: African Art from the Tishman collection'.55.35 grams total, 14cm (5 1/2). UK private collection 2010-2021, acquired from Arte Primitivo, New York, 1 June 2010, lot 11, ex Paul Tishman collection.
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