細節
AN ASHANTI GROUP AND A FIGURE
The group carved as an executioner with one hand held to the back of the head of a captive with hands tied behind his back, the executioner with beads and a cowry about his neck, on oval base, black encrusted patina; the male figure with one hand held to his ear, seated on a separately carved stool, blond patina
14.5cm. and 26cm. high (2)
The group carved as an executioner with one hand held to the back of the head of a captive with hands tied behind his back, the executioner with beads and a cowry about his neck, on oval base, black encrusted patina; the male figure with one hand held to his ear, seated on a separately carved stool, blond patina
14.5cm. and 26cm. high (2)
出版
J.B. Donne, "The Josef Herman Collection of Miniature African Art" The Connoisseur, April, 1974, pp.276/7, fig.6, for the first item
注意事項
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.