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Description
This object is decorated with cloth and cowrie shells and is made by the Akan tribe in West-Africa. They also believe these figures have special magical powers. These figures could also be decorated with beads, shells, carvings or herbs to add power or magic to the figure.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
Specifications
- 20th century
- Origin: West-Africa
- Good condition
- Ethnic group: Akan
- Materials: Wood, cloth, cowrie shells
- Weight: 664 grams
- Dimensions: 17 x 9.5 x 31 cm
- Amount (in stock): 1
- Damage: Wear and tear
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