LOVELY FANTE FEMALE FIGURE

 

Origin: W. Africa, Ghana, Fante People   (Provenance: Ex. Vorpel Gallery 1960's)

Period/Date: Likely circa 1930s

Materials:  Wood, charcoal paint, beads

Description:  This beautiful female seated figure has a number of interesting and distinguishing features.  She has a carefully formed coiffure with slightly turned head.  She has oversized hands which seem to be a hallmark of this artist.  It has acquired a dry mellow patina from traditional.  There is an old glued mend to the left foot and some small old nails on the back part of the raised coiffure.

Dimensions:   Height 16 5/8"  (42.5 cm), Width 6"  (15.5 cm)

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