Description: two-piece (figure/ stool), wood, remains of polychrome paint (green, gold-coloured), collection number "173X", rest. (toe, finger, wrist), water spots, base Mostly female figures are known from the Akan. The few male figures represent executioners "abrafo" or priests. The present figure may represent an Asante chief, as indicated by his dignified posture, head band "abotire" and the clan stool. Continent: Africa
Dimensions: H: 35 cm, H: 13,8 inch
Condition Report: See description
Literature: Cole, Herbert M. & Doran H. Ross, The Arts of Ghana, Los Angeles 1977, p. 113 ff.
Provenance: William Brill, New York, USA