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Ashanti Chieftain on Throne sculpture

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Old Akan Ashanti Effigy of African Chieftain on Throne: A carved wooden effigy of an Akan or Ashanti Chieftan in full regalia seated on his throne. The figure is adorned with textile wrap, cross necklace and gold painted beads on his headdress. The surface

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A carved wooden effigy of an Akan or Ashanti Chief in full regalia seated on his throne. The figure is adorned with textile wrap, cross necklace and gold painted beads on his headdress. The surface patina suggests this may have served as a shrine object. Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 9.25 inches tall.

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fair, weathered

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Ashanti Chieftain on Throne sculpture

Name: Ashanti Chieftain on Throne sculpture
SKU: 135001475
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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