An ancient and very elegant tripod kuduo of globular form with its original lid in the shape of an inverted cup and delicately engraved abstract decorations on the whole. Ashanti, Ghana, c. XVII-XVIIIth century Metal (copper alloy), erosion and old holes in the bottom, very fine old green and bluish oxidation, excavation patina. Height: 17cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Jacques Viault Collection