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Details
an ashanti doll
Akua'ba
The oval face with the features carved in relief, ringed neck, incised ornament to the back of the head and neck, outstretched arms, dark patina
17cm. high
Akua'ba
The oval face with the features carved in relief, ringed neck, incised ornament to the back of the head and neck, outstretched arms, dark patina
17cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.35, fig.21
Exhibited
African and New Guinea Sculpture from the Josef Herman Collection, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, 1969, no.50
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.