Figure - Fanti or Fante doll on a pedestal - 45 cm - Ghana
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Fanti two-headed wooden statuette on a stand from Ghana, carved wood with beads, 45 cm high (47 cm with stand), 12.5 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep, weighing 600 g, in excellent condition and sold with the stand.
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Ghana
Fanti (or Fante)
Wood, beads
45 x 12.5 x 5.5 cm. / Total height 47 cm on base
600 g
Statuette representing a two-headed Fanti doll from Ghana.
Such pieces are used in rites related to fertility and placed on altars.
The piece features magnificent details in the sculpture, notably the ethnic engravings behind the heads.
The piece is mounted on the wooden base visible in the photos
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Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateGhana
Fanti (or Fante)
Wood, beads
45 x 12.5 x 5.5 cm. / Total height 47 cm on base
600 g
Statuette representing a two-headed Fanti doll from Ghana.
Such pieces are used in rites related to fertility and placed on altars.
The piece features magnificent details in the sculpture, notably the ethnic engravings behind the heads.
The piece is mounted on the wooden base visible in the photos
Delivery method:
France: Colissimo
Europe: Colissimo International
Rest of world: happy-post
You are bidding here on high-quality objects. Books are offered with no reserve.
We began working with Catawiki in 2015. You can consult our evaluations, which are among the best on Catawiki.
Items are shipped the day after your payment with tracking and traceability, in truly secure packaging. We guarantee a professional and personalized service, from the end of your auction to the receipt of your objects.
Feel free to bid on several items; you will only pay the shipping costs once. Catawiki fees for buyers are much lower than what you would pay in a auction room. Additionally, packaging is free; you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or more, you may even be billed below the actual shipping cost.
Please note that books will be shipped via Mondial Relay to reduce shipping costs. Therefore, we will ask you to provide your preferred delivery point before proceeding with the shipment. Thank you for your interest and good luck.
NO SHIPMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
600 g
Country of origin
Ghana
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Fanti or Fante doll on a pedestal - 45 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
45 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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