Lot bringing together two ancient cane or scepter tops, emblems of authority, one of which is circular and decorated with four trophy heads called tsanhen literally "men's heads" which refer to the many aspects of wealth and power, and the other representing a closed fist.

Attié (Akyé), Ivory Coast.

Ivory, small old accidents and ritual removals, very beautiful patina of use.

H. 9.5 cm and H. 14 cm



Provenance:

Christian Debenest Collection



Publication:

Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 43 page 34
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Lot no. 37

Lot bringing together two ancient cane or scepter tops, emblems of authority, one of which is circular and decorated with four trophy heads called tsanhen literally "men's heads" which refer to the many aspects of wealth and power, and the other representing a closed fist. Attié (Akyé), Ivory Coast. Ivory, small old accidents and ritual removals, very beautiful patina of use. H. 9.5 cm and H. 14 cm Provenance: Christian Debenest Collection Publication: Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 43 page 34

Result
€576
Buyer's premium
28%
Lot bringing together two ancient cane or scepter tops, emblems of authority, one of which is circular and decorated with four trophy heads called tsanhen literally "men's heads" which refer to the many aspects of wealth and power, and the other representing a closed fist. Attié (Akyé), Ivory Coast. Ivory, small old accidents and ritual removals, very beautiful patina of use. H. 9.5 cm and H. 14 cm Provenance: Christian Debenest Collection Publication: Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 43 page 34
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris