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Asante Wooden Staff - PF.2406
Origin: Ghana
Circa: 19
th
Century AD
to 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
39" (99.1cm) high
x 3" (7.6cm) wide
Collection: African
Style: Asante
Medium: Wood
£6,600.00
Location: Great Britain
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This magnificent carved wood staff was created
by a member of the Asante (also spelled Ashanti)
tribe from Ghana. The Asante Kingdom was
founded in 1701 by Osei Tutu with its capital at
Kumasi. Comprised of seven matrilineal clans
ruled by a king, or Asantehene, this African
kingdom has been able to preserve much of its
venerated traditions for over 250 years. This
carved wood staff bears witness to the
remarkable Asante sculptural tradition in its
imaginative incorporation of a carved male figure
in the centre of the staff. The figure's elongated
body conforms brilliantly with the slender
proportions of the staff, resulting in a work of art
that is truly extraordinary. As we look closely at
the male figure, our eye is drawn to his extended
right arm, where we observe evidence of western
influence in this African staff, for the figure holds
a rifle beside his body. Although the Asante
have retained much of their early tribal
traditions, the subtle combining of local
traditions with western influences makes this
carved wood staff a unique representation of
Asante art.
- (PF.2406)
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