Head - Koma Bulsa - Ex Manfred Schäffer - Ghana (No Reserve Price)
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.
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Head, a terracotta sculpture from Ghana of the Koma Bulsa culture (ex Manfred Schäffer), provenance Gallery / Antique dealer, late 20th century, includes a professional custom-made stand.
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Description from the seller
In the 1980s, the first figurines of this style were found in fired clay in the Upper West Region of Ghana, in the area now inhabited by the Koma (e.g. in Yikpabongo, Tantuosi, Wumobri) and the Bulsa (Builsa). Thermoluminescence age determinations dated the objects from the 13th to the 18th century CE. Without test, we cannot determine the age for sure. We also hereby that the piece was legally acquired.
Karl Ferdinand Schädler described the new discovery of this culture in 1987 as follows: “Some of them look as if they came from the Bandiagara gorges and were products of the Dogon. But these are only a few. Most of these terracottas of a culture of which nothing is known look rather as if they came from Somarzo or as if they had sprung from the fantasy world of a Hieronymus Bosch: Heads whose braincases are pointed or which are hollowed out in the shape of a cup in reverse, with spectacle-like eyes or with ears which, like two handles, are attached to the back of the head. Mouths that, separated from any face, unite with other mouths to form a new “speaking for itself” being; conversely, faces that have also united with others and – provided with arms and legs – now seem to come directly from the underworld.
Lit: Schaedler, Karl-Ferdinand (1997). Erde und Erz. München: Panterra Verlag.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
In the 1980s, the first figurines of this style were found in fired clay in the Upper West Region of Ghana, in the area now inhabited by the Koma (e.g. in Yikpabongo, Tantuosi, Wumobri) and the Bulsa (Builsa). Thermoluminescence age determinations dated the objects from the 13th to the 18th century CE. Without test, we cannot determine the age for sure. We also hereby that the piece was legally acquired.
Karl Ferdinand Schädler described the new discovery of this culture in 1987 as follows: “Some of them look as if they came from the Bandiagara gorges and were products of the Dogon. But these are only a few. Most of these terracottas of a culture of which nothing is known look rather as if they came from Somarzo or as if they had sprung from the fantasy world of a Hieronymus Bosch: Heads whose braincases are pointed or which are hollowed out in the shape of a cup in reverse, with spectacle-like eyes or with ears which, like two handles, are attached to the back of the head. Mouths that, separated from any face, unite with other mouths to form a new “speaking for itself” being; conversely, faces that have also united with others and – provided with arms and legs – now seem to come directly from the underworld.
Lit: Schaedler, Karl-Ferdinand (1997). Erde und Erz. München: Panterra Verlag.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Koma Bulsa - Ex Manfred Schäffer
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Terracotta
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Head
Height
14 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
450 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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