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Description : West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana, Lagoon Regions, Akan, Anyi or Agnis people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful, hand-carved wood figure of a female standing atop straight legs and presenting a slender torso, short arms, pointed breasts, square shoulders, an elongated neck, and a large head, all topped by an elaborate, plumed headdress. Enveloped in remains of a creamy white pigment, the fascinating figure displays a serene visage, comprised of sizeable, almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, a straight mouth, and a round chin, all flanked by a pair of incised ears. Marks of ceremonial scarification adorn the sculpture, adding striated patterns to her face, neck, chest, and belly. Note the artist's ability to create an abstract interpretation of the human form while also maintaining careful attention to detail, as evident in her detailed fingers and delineated navel! Size: 3 W x 13.7 H (7.6 cm x 34.8 cm), 15 H (38.1 cm) on included custom stand. Figures like this example are believed to possess supernatural powers and belong to groups of various age associations. Oftentimes they were the property of a soothsayer or healer. This piece was probably created to send messages to spirits believed to rule the world. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA, ex-private New York, New York, USA collection 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. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166767
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