A group of two female statuettes with ringed necks, one with half-closed eyes (Fanti) in a seated offering position, having undergone ritual removal from the mouth, and another in hard wood standing.

Fanti and Agni or Abron, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire

Wood, belt, paintings, old wear and removals, beautiful patina of use.

H. 39cm and 35.5 cm.



Provenance:

Christian Debenest Collection



Publication:

Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 51 and 48 pages 38, 39 and 40.
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 41

A group of two female statuettes with ringed necks, one with half-closed eyes (Fanti) in a seated offering position, having undergone ritual removal from the mouth, and another in hard wood standing. Fanti and Agni or Abron, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire Wood, belt, paintings, old wear and removals, beautiful patina of use. H. 39cm and 35.5 cm. Provenance: Christian Debenest Collection Publication: Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 51 and 48 pages 38, 39 and 40.

Estimate
€450 - €650
Result
€960
Buyer's premium
28%
A group of two female statuettes with ringed necks, one with half-closed eyes (Fanti) in a seated offering position, having undergone ritual removal from the mouth, and another in hard wood standing. Fanti and Agni or Abron, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire Wood, belt, paintings, old wear and removals, beautiful patina of use. H. 39cm and 35.5 cm. Provenance: Christian Debenest Collection Publication: Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 51 and 48 pages 38, 39 and 40.
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris