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Koma land figure – Terracotta – Ghana

 220,00

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SKU: 44.856 Categories: , , Tags: , , ,
Description

Characteristic standing  figure, the head displays a cavity with a central hole, which is a frequent feature of ‘Komaland figures’.
In the 1980s, the first red-clay figures representing this typical style were discovered by chance in Northern Ghana. They came from large, flat tumuli. In the 1990s, the area in which the Koma Builsa tribe lives today became the object of more careful examination. Sculptures of this type have been called ‘Komaland figures’ since then. Thermoluminescence testing revealed an average age between the 13th and 18th centuries.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Comes with custom made stand.

Object: Figure
Ethnic group: Koma land
Country: Ghana
Material: Terracotta
Estimated period:
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 25x12x8 cm
Weight: 1400 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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