This finely crafted figure belongs to the oldest objects of the Origomundi ensemble. The
Kulango, a tribe related to the Baule, lives at the Ghanain border and their objects are rare and sought-after pieces at international auctions.
The
Kulango's masks and figures are mostly long and a little aestheticized. Often an accentuation of the original black shiny objects via white and blue colours is made.
This female ancestressal figure has a beautiful heart-shaped face on a long neck with noble curved eyebrows. In addition to the altogether magnificent design, covered with the patina of age, this grand figure especially makes a wonderful visual impression.
Drying cracks at the neck and on the right half of the face increase the attractiveness of this antique piece.
The figure will be delivered on a base.
Collected in the early 1960s by Boris Kegel-Konietzko. Comes incl. original collectors etiquette and catalogue number.
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Boris Kegel-Konietzko 
