Details
TWO AKAN CATAPULTS
One with the grip carved as a standing female figure of stylised form with flat top to the head; dark glossy patina; the other with triangular head, the flat top with cross hatched coiffure, cross-hatching about the neck
21cm. and 14.5cm. high (2)
One with the grip carved as a standing female figure of stylised form with flat top to the head; dark glossy patina; the other with triangular head, the flat top with cross hatched coiffure, cross-hatching about the neck
21cm. and 14.5cm. high (2)
Literature
Attenborough, D. and Waterfield, H. et al., Miniature African Sculptures from the Herman Collection, London, 1985, p.63, fig.50, for the first
Exhibited
Durham, Bristol, Swansea, Sheffield, Coventry, organised by the Arts Council of Great Britain, 1985, for the first
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.