Lot 5

African Akan Nsodie (Memorial Head) Ashanti Portrait Sculpture

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

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$1,000 $100
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Akan Nsodie (Memorial Head) Ceramic Portrait Sculpture (Ghana, Twifo-Heman traditional area). The Memorial Head or Nsodie is a type of terracotta ceramic portrait sculpture of the Akan peoples with a cylindrical neck and a ringed base , believed to have been created by women artists depicting royal personages, 8.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches, From a large lot of African art purchased by a knowledgeable collector from a storage unit buyer. Story featured in The Los Angeles Times, November 2004.

Condition

in good condition with minor and loss to the bottom rim likely from the time when it was made. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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