A Fine Old Fanti Seated Chieftan Sculpture, African Art
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A FASCINATING AND RARE OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE FANTI PEOPLES OF GHANA, WEST AFRICA.Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniably well handled and weathered surface, featuring the image of a seated male ancestor or more likely a chief . The male has strong facial features and is shown with hand held out in a gesture that suggest he was once holding a staff. MEASURES 12.75 INCHES TALL. MOUNTED TO WOOD BASE. Ex Collection : Friedman collection, New York, USA.
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Fair, well weathered
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A Fine Old Fanti Seated Chieftan Sculpture, African Art
Estimate $500 - $800
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