Asante - Ghana (No reserve price)

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Early 20th‑century Ashanti bronze sculpture from Ghana depicting a pair of hunters returning from a kill, with stand, patinated bronze, 13 cm high, 15 cm wide, 3 cm deep, weighing 663 g, in good original condition and authentic.

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An early 20th century Ashanti African folk art piece.

Depicting a pair of hunters returning from a kill. The figures, both male, wearing traditional dress, necklace, and tribal decorations to their calves are shown returning barefoot.

Each warrior carries a pouch beneath their left arm and an axe above their right arm.

Fixed to a rectangular base measuring 15 cm's in length and finished with millgrain decoration.

Condition: In good original condition. Waxed finish. Patinated bronze. Weighing 664 grams. Slight damage to one arm on the front warrior. (see photographs).


An early 20th century Ashanti African folk art piece.

Depicting a pair of hunters returning from a kill. The figures, both male, wearing traditional dress, necklace, and tribal decorations to their calves are shown returning barefoot.

Each warrior carries a pouch beneath their left arm and an axe above their right arm.

Fixed to a rectangular base measuring 15 cm's in length and finished with millgrain decoration.

Condition: In good original condition. Waxed finish. Patinated bronze. Weighing 664 grams. Slight damage to one arm on the front warrior. (see photographs).


Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asante
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Patinated bronze
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
13 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
663 g
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
IrelandVerified
Private

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