Ancestor figure - Ashanti - Ghana

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Ancestor figure, a wood sculpture from the Ashanti people in Ghana, dating to the late 20th century, from a private collection, 37 cm high, sold with stand, authentic/original, in good condition.

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Well-used ancestoral figure, used on family altars within the Ashanti community of Ghana. Intensely used figure with a thick sacrificial crust. Each time the ancestors were consulted a special liquid is poured over this figure to make this consultation with the ancestors more strong. The thick crust is a testimony to its intense use on an altar as are the weathered feet that are gone.
Collected in the Kumasi-region in the late 1990,s and from a private Dutch collection. Height.; 37 cm.

Well-used ancestoral figure, used on family altars within the Ashanti community of Ghana. Intensely used figure with a thick sacrificial crust. Each time the ancestors were consulted a special liquid is poured over this figure to make this consultation with the ancestors more strong. The thick crust is a testimony to its intense use on an altar as are the weathered feet that are gone.
Collected in the Kumasi-region in the late 1990,s and from a private Dutch collection. Height.; 37 cm.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ashanti
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor figure
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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