Protective Statutes - Agni - Côte d'Ivoire
07
days
01
hour
20
minutes
02
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 136274 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Ivory Coast
Agni
Wood and beads
Height 500mm + 3mm metal base
Width: 250mm
Depth: 105mm.
1. The Agni stylistic specifics on this piece
If refinement recalls Akan art in the broad sense, several details point very precisely to Agni craftsmanship (notably from the Sanwi or Djuablin regions):
The monumental hairstyle and braiding treatment: The large sculpted braids that frame the head in a voluminous way and fall downward are a classic mark of high hair distinction among noble-ranked Agni women.
The annulated neck and scarifications: The very long neck, marked by deep horizontal folds, expresses here the apex of the Agni beauty canon, symbol of grace and wealth. The small vertical geometric incisions on the cheeks and chin are traditional identity marks of this people.
The ornamentation with beads: The accumulation of multicolored seed beads around the neck and hips is a fundamental Akan practice. Among the Agni, the color and arrangement of beads allowed reading the status, lineage, or spiritual function of the person or entity.
2. The ritual use among the Agni
In Agni culture, a double sculpture associated with a monoxylous container (carved from the same block) and placed on a prestige stool serves several precise uses:
The worship of twins and fertility
Among the Agni, the birth of twins is seen as a highly sacred and mystical event, sent by powers from the beyond. Double ritual figurines were commissioned to serve as a receptacle for the twins’ souls to protect them from disease or death.
The central closed pot serves as a container for offerings: pure kaolin (sacred white clay), lustral water, or preparations of medicinal plants were placed there to spiritually nourish the altar and attract fertility blessing to the home.
Protective spirits and shrine fetishes
This piece may have served on the altar of a priestess or an Agni diviner (called Comian or Komianda). The female figures then act as guardians of a force or a secret medicine contained in the central vase. The fact that they are seated on a traditional Akan bench underscores their royal, noble, or ancestral status.
In summary, this is a major piece that superbly illustrates Akan prestige and devotional statuary from Ivory Coast.
Packages are sent Monday through Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery between 1 and 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the entire European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo international.
We speak English
Mask African art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Statue of African art arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Statue of African art arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateIvory Coast
Agni
Wood and beads
Height 500mm + 3mm metal base
Width: 250mm
Depth: 105mm.
1. The Agni stylistic specifics on this piece
If refinement recalls Akan art in the broad sense, several details point very precisely to Agni craftsmanship (notably from the Sanwi or Djuablin regions):
The monumental hairstyle and braiding treatment: The large sculpted braids that frame the head in a voluminous way and fall downward are a classic mark of high hair distinction among noble-ranked Agni women.
The annulated neck and scarifications: The very long neck, marked by deep horizontal folds, expresses here the apex of the Agni beauty canon, symbol of grace and wealth. The small vertical geometric incisions on the cheeks and chin are traditional identity marks of this people.
The ornamentation with beads: The accumulation of multicolored seed beads around the neck and hips is a fundamental Akan practice. Among the Agni, the color and arrangement of beads allowed reading the status, lineage, or spiritual function of the person or entity.
2. The ritual use among the Agni
In Agni culture, a double sculpture associated with a monoxylous container (carved from the same block) and placed on a prestige stool serves several precise uses:
The worship of twins and fertility
Among the Agni, the birth of twins is seen as a highly sacred and mystical event, sent by powers from the beyond. Double ritual figurines were commissioned to serve as a receptacle for the twins’ souls to protect them from disease or death.
The central closed pot serves as a container for offerings: pure kaolin (sacred white clay), lustral water, or preparations of medicinal plants were placed there to spiritually nourish the altar and attract fertility blessing to the home.
Protective spirits and shrine fetishes
This piece may have served on the altar of a priestess or an Agni diviner (called Comian or Komianda). The female figures then act as guardians of a force or a secret medicine contained in the central vase. The fact that they are seated on a traditional Akan bench underscores their royal, noble, or ancestral status.
In summary, this is a major piece that superbly illustrates Akan prestige and devotional statuary from Ivory Coast.
Packages are sent Monday through Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery between 1 and 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the entire European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo international.
We speak English
Mask African art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Statue of African art arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Statue of African art arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Protective Statutes
Ethnic group/ culture
Agni
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood / beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Sold by
