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Anyi, Attye, Lagoons Region : Lagoons Region Wooden Sculpture of a Seated Man
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Lagoons Region Wooden Sculpture of a Seated Man - PF.5396
Origin: Eastern Ivory Coast
Circa: 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
22.25" (56.5cm) high
Collection: African
Style: Lagoons Region
Medium: Wood
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
This very fine and noble man is seated on a stool
composed of four slightly curved “pillars.” He is
naked with the exception of a loincloth knotted
at the back. In his left hand, he holds a thick
staff ornamented with three sets of five heads
encircling the top and middle portions; which
may represent ancestors. His right hand is held
out palm upwards as if he is making or accepting
an offering. A detailed coiffure has an entwined
band at the top and one hanging at the back,
which beautifully mirror the style of the long
beard. Scarification is in the form of a series of
cicatrices on the face, stomach, neck, and back.
Masterful carving is particularly noted in the
modeling of the delicate face so full of
expression.
- (PF.5396)
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