An ancient and lovely little commemorative head often called Krinjabo, from the town of the same name in southeastern Côte d'Ivoire in Akan territory, it is adorned with a medallion braided bun on the front.

Agni or Ashanti, Ivory Coast or Ghana

Terracotta, sacrificial material, visible wear and tear, very nice patina.

H. 12 cm



Provenance :

Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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Lot no. 95

An ancient and lovely little commemorative head often called Krinjabo, from the town of the same name in southeastern Côte d'Ivoire in Akan territory, it is adorned with a medallion braided bun on the front. Agni or Ashanti, Ivory Coast or Ghana Terracotta, sacrificial material, visible wear and tear, very nice patina. H. 12 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.

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€1,280
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An ancient and lovely little commemorative head often called Krinjabo, from the town of the same name in southeastern Côte d'Ivoire in Akan territory, it is adorned with a medallion braided bun on the front. Agni or Ashanti, Ivory Coast or Ghana Terracotta, sacrificial material, visible wear and tear, very nice patina. H. 12 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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