Memorial head
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Lot: 207
Online AuctionMemorial head
Ghana, Akan-Twifo
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Nils von der Heyde, Hamburg, Germany | H: 5.9 inch |
1500 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
ceramic / terracotta, base
Akan memorial heads have a tradition of more than 400 years. They are considered generalized portraits of important deceased, both male and female.
They were not positioned on the grave, but placed either in a sacred grove close to the cemetery or in a shrine or stool room where libations and sacrifices were occasionally offered and rituals were performed.
