-40%

ELEGANT OLD AKAN MEMORIAL HEAD AFRICAN SHRINE OBJECT

$ 380.16

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Material: Terracota
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    Elegant Old Akan Memorial Head African Shrine Object
    Up for sale is this beautiful original Akan Memorial Head.
    A Fine old terracotta head which was used traditionally as a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan ruler from southern Ghana or southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an idealized representation whose serene expression, well-balanced features, and striated neck suggest the qualities that great rulers are expected to embody.
    This memorial clay head
    measures
    12 inches t
    all.
    About 7 inches at the widest point.
    CONDITION:
    Good vintage condition commensurate with it’
    s age. Chips along base, losses to back of head.
    Please see additional pictures.
    .40 INSURED USA SHIPPING
    Payments:
    We accept Paypal. Please let us know at the end of auction when payment will be made. Payments must be made within 4 days.

    PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS
    Email with any questions.
    DISCLAIMER:
    Since this (these) item (s) may have been previously owned, the descriptions are made to the best of our ability, research and knowledge. Any error (s) or omissions, is not made to deceive or mislead, please notify me by email if you see any in this ad, or have any questions and I will do my best to correct!