A very fine decorative turtle made by the Akan people from Ghana.Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
This fine comb has some square carvings on one side and a pyramid carving on the other. Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were a…
Asante stools are a well-known piece of art in the Akan culture and are made by the Asante/Ashanti people from Ghana. Every stool is connected to the owner’s soul and is only allowed to be used…
Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth,…
These fine vessels are also known as "kuduo" and were used in funerals or to hold valuable or important items. Some kuduo were buried with the owner, and some of them were also placed in shrine rooms.…
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures