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A Fanti Queen Mother Sculpture Ex Banks Collection.

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A Fanti Queen Mother Sculpture Ex Banks Collection.

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Description

A carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized face and form, shown seated on throne with one hand on her breast, suggesting a fertility aspect. The Sculpture was painted with kaolin clay pigment and measures 13 x 4 x 4 inches. Fanti / Fante peoples, Ghana, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, USA.

Condition

Fair, well worn

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A Fanti Queen Mother Sculpture Ex Banks Collection.

Name: A Fanti Queen Mother Sculpture Ex Banks Collection.
SKU: 166361368
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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