AFRICAN ANCESTRAL CARVING, KULANGO
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Tribal & Native American ArtifactsRelated Tribal & Native American Artifacts
More Items in African Tribal & Native American Artifacts
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
Kulango Maternity Figure, Ivory Coast. In Africa, the most important role of women is to bear children. Mother and child images denote a state of natural purity. This statue refers to human fertility and the future of the tribe. The 190,000 Kulango occupy a region in Northwest Ivory Coast called Bondoukou that borders Burkino Faso (to the north) and Ghana (to the east). The Kulango are matrilinear. The male head of each extended family is responsble for offering sacrifices to the ancestral spirits. All disputes and community affairs are handled by the village henchmen and the religious chief. 34" tall, attached metal stand. Provenance: From the Estate of Joyce Colby.
Buyer's Premium
- 20%
AFRICAN ANCESTRAL CARVING, KULANGO
Estimate $400 - $600
5 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Thomaston, ME, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP