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5 West African objects, Akuaba/Asante. 20th cen.

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5 West African objects, Akuaba/Asante. 20th cen.

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A group of 5 West African objects. 20th century. ++ Akuaba style Asante maternity figure. Ghana, Asante style.++ Akuaba style Asante figure. Ghana, Asante style. ++ Hide covered rectangular form. West African. 13 5/8"h x 6 1/4"w x 1 1/2"d. ++ 2 brass bracelets with cast heads. Nigeria, Ogboni.++ Cast brass Asante style royal bier procession. Ghana, Asante style.

Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.Simpson bought the metal bracelets in 1996 with a necklace for $2,500.

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5 West African objects, Akuaba/Asante. 20th cen.

Name: 5 West African objects, Akuaba/Asante. 20th cen.
SKU: 52620672
Price: 800 USD
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