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KRONKRONBALE, MONO RIVER AREA, EWE OR FON
Details
A FON OR EWE TERRACOTTA HEAD
kronkronbale, Mono river area, Ewe or Fon
Of almost spherical form modelled as a head with pierced eyes and mouth, short spikes on the circular headgear and paired tassels pendent each side, flared base
24cm. high
kronkronbale, Mono river area, Ewe or Fon
Of almost spherical form modelled as a head with pierced eyes and mouth, short spikes on the circular headgear and paired tassels pendent each side, flared base
24cm. high
Literature
Schädler, K.-F., Earth and Ore. 2500 Years of African Art in Terracotta and Metal, Munich, 1997, p.191, fig.345 (left)
Exhibited
Earth and Ore. 2500 Years of African Art in Terracotta and Metal, Burgrieden-Rot, 1998