Ewe - Dangme "Aklama" Figures - Ghana

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Description from the seller

An assortment of authentic Aklama figures, with the tallest at 10 inches high.
From S.E. Ghana, circa 1960-70s. Possibly earlier.
The white pair has faces on both sides of their heads,
(All styles and motifs are shown in the book "Aklama - Helper Spirits of the Ewe and Dangme from the Study collection of Horst Antes")

An assortment of authentic Aklama figures, with the tallest at 10 inches high.
From S.E. Ghana, circa 1960-70s. Possibly earlier.
The white pair has faces on both sides of their heads,
(All styles and motifs are shown in the book "Aklama - Helper Spirits of the Ewe and Dangme from the Study collection of Horst Antes")

Details

Number of objects
5
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
Iron (cast/wrought), Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ewe - Dangme "Aklama" Figures
Height
10 in
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
Ships from USVerified
36
Objects sold
100%
Private

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