Memorial Head - Akan - Ghana

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Memorial Head, a terracotta sculpture by the Akan people of Ghana dating to the late 20th century, in good condition and measuring 13 cm high by 8 cm wide by 6 cm deep (300 g), provenance Manfred Schäfer collection, ex-gallery owner from Ulm, Germany, sold with a professional custom-made stand.

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Great terracotta head from the Akan people of Ghana. Akan terracotta heads, also known as “memorial heads” or “nsodie”, are commemorative sculptures created by Akan women potters in present-day Ghana to honor deceased individuals, typically royals or people of high status. These sculptures, made from fired clay (terracotta), served as focal points for funerary rites and were placed in sacred groves near cemeteries. They are idealized representations that blend the deceased’s individual features with Akan ideals of beauty and status.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Including professional custom made stand.

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Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Akan

Country of Origin

Ghana

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Terracotta

Sold with stand

Yes

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Memorial Head

Height

13 cm

Width

8 cm

Depth

6 cm

Weight

300 g

Provenance

Gallery / Antique dealer

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