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Old Akan Ashanti Effigy of African Chieftain on Throne

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Old Akan Ashanti Effigy of African Chieftain on Throne

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A carved wooden effigy of an Akan or Ashanti Chieftan in full regalia seated on his throne. The figure is adorned with textile wrap, cross necklace and gold painted beads on his headdress. The surface patina suggests this may have served as a shrine object. Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 9.25 inches tall.

Condition

Fair, weathered

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Old Akan Ashanti Effigy of African Chieftain on Throne

Name: Old Akan Ashanti Effigy of African Chieftain on Throne
SKU: 80456444
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

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