Ancient and rare figurine of a male character with arms on his hips and wearing a traditional crested hairstyle in these regions in a stylization extending his nose.

Ancient Gan culture, Burkina Faso

Bronze, very beautiful patina of use and earth from the excavation of an old hut.

H. 10 cm



Provenance : 

- Former Christian Debenest Collection

- Pierre Bergé et Associés sale of April 8, 2016, lot 32.

- Bernard Hector Collection
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 6

Ancient and rare figurine of a male character with arms on his hips and wearing a traditional crested hairstyle in these regions in a stylization extending his nose. Ancient Gan culture, Burkina Faso Bronze, very beautiful patina of use and earth from the excavation of an old hut. H. 10 cm Provenance : - Former Christian Debenest Collection - Pierre Bergé et Associés sale of April 8, 2016, lot 32. - Bernard Hector Collection

Estimate
€1,500 - €2,000
Result
€2,432
Buyer's premium
28%
Ancient and rare figurine of a male character with arms on his hips and wearing a traditional crested hairstyle in these regions in a stylization extending his nose. Ancient Gan culture, Burkina Faso Bronze, very beautiful patina of use and earth from the excavation of an old hut. H. 10 cm Provenance : - Former Christian Debenest Collection - Pierre Bergé et Associés sale of April 8, 2016, lot 32. - Bernard Hector Collection
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris