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Statuette, Adan culture, Ghana. Height 25 cm.

Beautiful and ancient Adan figure from Ghana. The face is enigmatic and ghostly. Deformed by attacks from wood-eating insects. Its presence is unreal. The sculptor managed to breathe life into this work. The sculpture is dynamic and well composed. The treatment of volumes is particularly successful. The statuette is covered with dark orange and white pigments. Colors typical of the Adan culture. The wood is ancient, oxidized and eroded. Sold as is, see photos. A beautiful antique and authentic collectible object. Circa 1950.

Statuette, culture Adan, Ghana. H.25cm

Beau et ancien personnage Adan du Ghana. Le visage et énigmatique et fantomatique. Défiguré par les attaques des insectes xylophage. Sa présence est irréel. Le sculpteur a su lui insufflé la vie à cette oeuvre. La sculpture est dynamique et bien composé. Le traitement des volumes est particulièrement réussi. La statuette est recouverte de pigments colorés orange foncé et blanc. Couleurs typique de la culture Adan. Le bois est ancien, oxydé et érodé. Vendu en l'état, voir photos. Un bel objet de collection ancien et authentique. Circa 1950.

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Ancient statuette - Ada Adan - Ghana

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