Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
188. Ashanti African mask, created by the Akan people of Ghana, depicting Queen Yaa Asantewaa, early 20th century
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 150
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 175
Session
Thu, 15 July 2021 19:00
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With an effective strategy and the early adoption of firearms, the people of Ashanti created an empire that, during its height between 1680-1896, stretched from central Ghana to present-day Ivory Coast.
This African mask is a handmade piece created by the Akan people of Ghana from local Sese wood, decorated with multicoloured recycled glass beads on the nose and brass on the forehead and neck. It represents Queen Yaa Asantewaa who led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism in 1901.
Dimensions
custom 49 x 21 cm
Description
hand carved sese wood, brass, glass
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
With an effective strategy and the early adoption of firearms, the people of Ashanti created an empire that, during its height between 1680-1896, stretched from central Ghana to present-day Ivory Coast.
This African mask is a handmade piece created by the Akan people of Ghana from local Sese wood, decorated with multicoloured recycled glass beads on the nose and brass on the forehead and neck. It represents Queen Yaa Asantewaa who led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism in 1901.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom 49 x 21 cm
Description
hand carved sese wood, brass, glass
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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