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Item Details

Description

24
Figur
Abron, Ghana
Ohne Sockel (without base)
Holz. H 31 cm.

Provenienz:
- Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, München.
- Kunstauktionshaus Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg.
- Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich.
- Hammer Auktion 14, 2017, Lot 37.
- Schweizer Privatsammlung, Genf.

Diese Fruchtbarkeitsfigur diente wohl als Anschauungsmittel bei der Mädchen-Initiation. Angefertigt wurde sie auf Anweisung eines Priesters um danach von der Besitzerin wie ein wirkliches Wesen umsorgt zu werden.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Cole, Herbert M. / Ross, Doran H. (1977). The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles: University of California.
(African Art, Art Africain, Art d’Afrique, Afrikanische Kunst, Tribal Art, Art Premier)

CHF 600 / 1 200
EUR 516 / 1 032