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THE FIRST FROM TECHIMAN, BRONG-AHAFO
Details
AN ASHANTI CHEWING-STICK AND AN EWE FIGURE
The first from Techiman, Brong-Ahafo
The chewing-stick with carved female figure finial with long ringed neck and black patina; the male Ewe figure of cubistic form with large eyes in relief and dark glossy patina
14cm. and 15.5cm. high (2)
The first from Techiman, Brong-Ahafo
The chewing-stick with carved female figure finial with long ringed neck and black patina; the male Ewe figure of cubistic form with large eyes in relief and dark glossy patina
14cm. and 15.5cm. high (2)
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.87, fig.82 (as Asalampasu) for the second item
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.