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Early 20th C. Asante Wooden Fetish Figure

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Early 20th C. Asante Wooden Fetish Figure

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Western Africa, Ghana, Asante (Ashanti) peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden fetish statue standing atop an integral wooden plinth with attenuated legs. The arms are bent and held closely together on the chest, and the elongated neck is adorned with large rings. A barrel-shaped coiffure is situated atop the near-spherical head which exhibits incised almond-shaped eyes, a slender nose above thin lips, and petite ears. An intriguing presentation covered in light-brown mud pigment. Size: 3.125" W x 8.4" H (7.9 cm x 21.3 cm).

Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970

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Condition

Losses to both arms and part of base. Wear and abrasions to high-point areas commensurate with age, with softening to finer details, and inactive insect damage. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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Early 20th C. Asante Wooden Fetish Figure

Name: Early 20th C. Asante Wooden Fetish Figure
SKU: 71330281
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $375

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Starting Price $125

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