A beautiful old classic terracotta head, characteristic of the Twifo style, honoring the memory of a high-ranking personality. Akan, Ghana Earthenware with mica inclusions, slight chips and scratches, beautiful orange earthenware slip. H. 25 cm Provenance : Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels, acquired 2007 Publications and exhibitions: Grunne (de), Dreams of beauty. African Sculptures from the Blanpain Collection, 2005, no. 25, Luxembourg, Banque Générale du Luxembourg, October 25 - December 2, 2005