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Two-piece Attie fertility statue from Côte d'Ivoire, carved in wood with a necklace, 33 cm high, dating to 2000–2010, in good condition, sold without a stand.
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Fertility statuette - Attie - Côte d'Ivoire
The Attié people (Atyé, Akyé, Akié) are a people of Côte d'Ivoire who live in the south of the country, north of the city of Abidjan, particularly starting from the commune of Anyama, in the Lagunes Region between Adzopé and Alepé.
The Attié speak a language called Attié.
Their art remains little known and quite little studied.
They have nonetheless developed a very advanced form of art. This highly developed art allows them to create shapes that serve as supports for reconciliation with the gods.
It is a 100% religious sculpture.
Ancestor statues are among the most revered and common; they will protect the family while maintaining cohesion (Scanzi page 152, La statuaire Akan).
It should be noted that among the Attié as well as their neighbors, the Baoulé, the theme of judgment is very prominent in their statuary.
There is a recurring theme in their works, often depicting either a woman or a man, frequently linked to royalty.
Fertility statuette - Attie - Côte d'Ivoire
The Attié people (Atyé, Akyé, Akié) are a people of Côte d'Ivoire who live in the south of the country, north of the city of Abidjan, particularly starting from the commune of Anyama, in the Lagunes Region between Adzopé and Alepé.
The Attié speak a language called Attié.
Their art remains little known and quite little studied.
They have nonetheless developed a very advanced form of art. This highly developed art allows them to create shapes that serve as supports for reconciliation with the gods.
It is a 100% religious sculpture.
Ancestor statues are among the most revered and common; they will protect the family while maintaining cohesion (Scanzi page 152, La statuaire Akan).
It should be noted that among the Attié as well as their neighbors, the Baoulé, the theme of judgment is very prominent in their statuary.
There is a recurring theme in their works, often depicting either a woman or a man, frequently linked to royalty.
Details
Indigenous object name
beautiful fertility statuette
No. of items
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Attie
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
2000-2010
Material
wood and collar
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
5 cm
