編號 103097570

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一个木质雕塑 - Prampram - 迦納  (沒有保留價)
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一个木质雕塑 - Prampram - 迦納 (沒有保留價)

The present group of sculptures, consisting of two figures on separate pedestals, belongs to the rare and only fragmentarily researched tradition of the so-called PramPram figures from southern Ghana. Their context of origin lies in the coastal region east of Accra, particularly in the vicinity of the town of Prampram, which is part of the cultural area of ​​the Ga Dangme societies. The two figures appear as a deliberately conceived pair, with the difference in size and posture creating a dynamic duality. The smaller figure on the left places its hands on its hips, thereby articulating a pose of self-assertion or active presence, while the larger figure on the right, with its arms hanging loosely at its sides, forms a calmer, stabilizing counterpart. This complementary juxtaposition can be interpreted as a visual representation of social relationships—for example, in terms of gender difference, hierarchy, or symbolic balance. Formally, both figures adhere to a distinctly reduced canon: The bodies are highly abstracted, with slender, tapered limbs and a clear frontality. The heads appear as simple, rounded volumes, slightly emphasized in relation to the body. Facial features are condensed to elementary signs—eyes as minimal markings, a suggested nose, and a circularly open mouth. The latter, in the shape of an "O," can be interpreted as a sign of speech, breath, or ritual articulation, and points to the performative dimension of such figures within their original context. Characteristic is the intense, rich red pigmentation of both figures, which, however, has partially flaked off, thus revealing the object's material history. The application of paint apparently played not only an aesthetic but also a symbolic role in PramPram sculptures. Different layers of paint—such as the black pigmentation on the back of the larger figure's head—could indicate differentiated attributions of meaning, ritual activations, or temporal phases of use. Comparable examples show that color nuances within this tradition are frequently associated with ritual significance. The formal reduction of the anatomy—the absence of detailed hands and feet—is by no means to be understood as a simplification in the technical sense, but rather as a conscious concentration on essential expressive elements. The body becomes the vehicle for posture and relationship, not for individual physiognomy. The PramPram figures belong to a locally confined and comparatively poorly documented artistic tradition within the Ga Dangme cultures of the southeastern coast of Ghana. Their stylistic distinctiveness is often linked to influences from neighboring regions—especially northern Ghana and Togo—suggesting historical mobility of artists and cultural exchange. Pair figures occupy a special position within this tradition. They are understood as complementary units and are presumably connected to local shrine practices, ancestor worship, or protective rituals. Their function is not entirely clear, but existing evidence suggests that they were placed in domestic or communal contexts and acted as intermediaries between the living and the ancestors. Furthermore, such figures can be interpreted as material manifestations of social order: The pairing reflects fundamental concepts of duality—such as male/female, active/passive, or visible/invisible—and translates these into a sculptural form. The use of color reinforces this symbolic level by not only making the figures visible but also marking them as carriers of ritual energy. Literature (selection): Cole, Herbert M.; Ross, Doran H.: The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles 1977. Arhin, Kwame: “The Political and Cultural History of the Ga People”, in: Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 1974. Nooter, Mary H.; Roberts, Allen F.: Memory: Luba Art and the Making of History. New York 1996. Dogbe, B. K.: “The Human Form as a Central Theme in Art”, in: Image (Journal of the College of Art), Kumasi 1977. Height: 58 cm / 74 cm Weight: 1,1 kg / 1,8 kg

編號 103097570

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一个木质雕塑 - Prampram - 迦納  (沒有保留價)

一个木质雕塑 - Prampram - 迦納 (沒有保留價)

The present group of sculptures, consisting of two figures on separate pedestals, belongs to the rare and only fragmentarily researched tradition of the so-called PramPram figures from southern Ghana. Their context of origin lies in the coastal region east of Accra, particularly in the vicinity of the town of Prampram, which is part of the cultural area of ​​the Ga Dangme societies.

The two figures appear as a deliberately conceived pair, with the difference in size and posture creating a dynamic duality. The smaller figure on the left places its hands on its hips, thereby articulating a pose of self-assertion or active presence, while the larger figure on the right, with its arms hanging loosely at its sides, forms a calmer, stabilizing counterpart. This complementary juxtaposition can be interpreted as a visual representation of social relationships—for example, in terms of gender difference, hierarchy, or symbolic balance.

Formally, both figures adhere to a distinctly reduced canon: The bodies are highly abstracted, with slender, tapered limbs and a clear frontality. The heads appear as simple, rounded volumes, slightly emphasized in relation to the body. Facial features are condensed to elementary signs—eyes as minimal markings, a suggested nose, and a circularly open mouth. The latter, in the shape of an "O," can be interpreted as a sign of speech, breath, or ritual articulation, and points to the performative dimension of such figures within their original context.

Characteristic is the intense, rich red pigmentation of both figures, which, however, has partially flaked off, thus revealing the object's material history. The application of paint apparently played not only an aesthetic but also a symbolic role in PramPram sculptures. Different layers of paint—such as the black pigmentation on the back of the larger figure's head—could indicate differentiated attributions of meaning, ritual activations, or temporal phases of use. Comparable examples show that color nuances within this tradition are frequently associated with ritual significance.

The formal reduction of the anatomy—the absence of detailed hands and feet—is by no means to be understood as a simplification in the technical sense, but rather as a conscious concentration on essential expressive elements. The body becomes the vehicle for posture and relationship, not for individual physiognomy.

The PramPram figures belong to a locally confined and comparatively poorly documented artistic tradition within the Ga Dangme cultures of the southeastern coast of Ghana. Their stylistic distinctiveness is often linked to influences from neighboring regions—especially northern Ghana and Togo—suggesting historical mobility of artists and cultural exchange.

Pair figures occupy a special position within this tradition. They are understood as complementary units and are presumably connected to local shrine practices, ancestor worship, or protective rituals. Their function is not entirely clear, but existing evidence suggests that they were placed in domestic or communal contexts and acted as intermediaries between the living and the ancestors.

Furthermore, such figures can be interpreted as material manifestations of social order: The pairing reflects fundamental concepts of duality—such as male/female, active/passive, or visible/invisible—and translates these into a sculptural form. The use of color reinforces this symbolic level by not only making the figures visible but also marking them as carriers of ritual energy.

Literature (selection):
Cole, Herbert M.; Ross, Doran H.: The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles 1977.
Arhin, Kwame: “The Political and Cultural History of the Ga People”, in: Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 1974.
Nooter, Mary H.; Roberts, Allen F.: Memory: Luba Art and the Making of History. New York 1996.
Dogbe, B. K.: “The Human Form as a Central Theme in Art”, in: Image (Journal of the College of Art), Kumasi 1977.

Height: 58 cm / 74 cm
Weight: 1,1 kg / 1,8 kg

最終出價
€ 556
Julien Gauthier
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估價  € 900 - € 1,100

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