Ewe - Ghana
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€ 1
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 430 - € 480
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Description from the seller
Female seated figure, finely carved, seated on a tribal stool. Two independent pieces: the figure and the stool, both original. Noble face with polychromy in the hair and mouth, light patina, traces of white kaolin. Good condition. (It probably would have carried a sword or a staff in one hand, sadly missing).
Height: 26 cm.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
Seller's Story
PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
Translated by Google TranslateFemale seated figure, finely carved, seated on a tribal stool. Two independent pieces: the figure and the stool, both original. Noble face with polychromy in the hair and mouth, light patina, traces of white kaolin. Good condition. (It probably would have carried a sword or a staff in one hand, sadly missing).
Height: 26 cm.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
Seller's Story
PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ewe
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
26 cm
Provenance
Private collection
