A set of two commemorative heads, often referred to as "Krinjabo", one with a ringed neck decorated with scarification marks and the other with an asymmetrical bun hairstyle. Ashanti, Ivory Coast/Ghana, 19th century Terracotta, good age erosion on the smaller one, visible accidents and missing parts on the necks and top of the headdress on the larger one, otherwise good overall condition. H.: 9 and 20.5cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Jacques Viault Collection
Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€559
Buyer's premium
30%
A set of two commemorative heads, often referred to as "Krinjabo", one with a ringed neck decorated with scarification marks and the other with an asymmetrical bun hairstyle.
Ashanti, Ivory Coast/Ghana, 19th century
Terracotta, good age erosion on the smaller one, visible accidents and missing parts on the necks and top of the headdress on the larger one, otherwise good overall condition.
H.: 9 and 20.5cm
Provenance: Jacques Viault
Jacques Viault Collection
Sale
Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris