MC2078 Afrique de l'Ouest Ravissante statue de style colon Ashanti ou Baoule masque ex-Belgian Congo)

ex-Belgian Congo)

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- Art and Power in the Central African savannah

the hands are placed under the chest

This sculpture represents an elegant seated woman

MC2078 Afrique de l'Ouest Ravissante statue de style colon Ashanti ou Baoule masque ex-Belgian Congo)English description below WEST AFRICA GHANA OR IVORY COAST Beautiful and charming colonial style statue Probably Ashanti Sculpture representing an elegant seated woman In a ceremonial attitude, she is adorned with her jewels, ring, necklace and bracelets The style of stool is reminiscent of those of the Ashanti, but not being a specialist in West African art or the "colonial" style, I'll let you be the judge. Provenance: private collector, Brussels