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 | Arussi Headrest |
| Origin | Ethiopia |
| Date | Early to Mid 20th Centrury |
| Description | Abstract in design with a beautiful honey Patina. |
| Price | £140 More Info |
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 | Ashante "Akua Ba" |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Date | 1940-1950 |
| Description | This delightful fertility doll demonstrates a beautifully oily Patina.
The significance of the fertility aspects of this piece are demonstrated in the quality of the carving and the care the item has been given since it was gifted to it's original owner who would have been a girl of high status within the Ashante village where she lived.
The more beautiful the doll carried by the young girl the more beautiful her children were believed to be. |
| Price | £690 More Info |
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 | Azande Funeral Mask |
| Origin | Congo |
| Date | 1940 |
| Description | This funeral mask from the Congo is covered in Kaolin and demonstrates and uneven Patina.
18 inches x 8 inches. |
| Price | £380 More Info |
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 | Bakota Relinquary Figure |
| Origin | Fang, Gabon |
| Date | Mid 20th Century |
| Description | An excellent example.
Copper and brass wrappings with a wodden base.
11 Inches. |
| Price | £POA More Info |
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 | Chokwe Mask |
| Origin | Congo/Angola |
| Date | 1930 |
| Description | This is a highly stylised Chokwe/Lunda mask from the Congo/Angola border and used regularly in initiation rights including circumcision and funerary ceremonies.
This piece demonstrates a rich dark brown Patina with traditional Chokwe scarification to the forehead and cheeks.
12 inches x 6 inches. |
| Price | £590 More Info |
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