Amulet. Atié, Ivory Coast.
Gold, disc-shaped, showing delicate decorations and an anthropomorphic face, on metal base; standard: ca. 15-16 k, weight: ca. 13 g; those amulets belonging to the most skilful and precious gold works of the Akan, showing elaborate coiffures, beards and scarification marks.
Measurements: 5.2 x 5.2 cm.
Estimate: 2500 - 5000 €
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Zemanek-Münster Tribal Arts Auction Preview: Lot 97
Labels:
amulet,
atie,
auction preview,
ivory coast,
zemanek-munster
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