Atie, Female Figure, Ivory Coast
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Atie peoples, Ivory Coast
Compact broad body with accentuated limbs, pointed breasts and protruding buttocks, the arms carved away from the body and hanging to sides
Expressively carved face and a high elaborate coiffure with multiple extensions flaring outward on up-most portion and descending with further outward extensions above a high forehead
Arching eyebrows, protruding oval eyes, long nose and full-lipped mouth, ribbed neck
Raised scarifications on the abdomen and back
Deep rich black glossy patina of use
Mounted on a synthetic black base
Height: 39.5 cm
Provenance: Old European Collection
Atie peoples, Ivory Coast
Compact broad body with accentuated limbs, pointed breasts and protruding buttocks, the arms carved away from the body and hanging to sides
Expressively carved face and a high elaborate coiffure with multiple extensions flaring outward on up-most portion and descending with further outward extensions above a high forehead
Arching eyebrows, protruding oval eyes, long nose and full-lipped mouth, ribbed neck
Raised scarifications on the abdomen and back
Deep rich black glossy patina of use
Mounted on a synthetic black base
Height: 39.5 cm
Provenance: Old European Collection
The figural carvings by the Atie peoples are used in ancestor worship and a cult called ‘logbu’. Their function is to provide protection and reinforce solidarity among the family and tribal community.
Conditon:
The figure shows old restorations. Both arms were reattached to the shoulders with nails, a crack to the coiffure was reinforced with metal tacks. There are age cracks and surface abrasion as well as losses to the feet. The height, without the base, measures 39.5 cm.
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Atie, Female Figure, Ivory Coast
Estimate €3,200 - €4,000
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