Charming Fante Shrine Sculpture Ex Endicott Collection
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A finely carved old wooden shrine effigy shown with one hand pointing towards the sky, perhaps in reference to the spirit world. The sculpture was painted with kaolin clay pigments and black paint and has a well handled surface patina. Fante peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 x 5.5 inches on wooden base. Provenance: Ex Collection Dr Noble & Jean Endicott, New York, also a private New Jersey collection.
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Good, well worn
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Charming Fante Shrine Sculpture Ex Endicott Collection
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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