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136 - Akua'ba Asante (Ashanti) figure, Ghana Materials: Wood with …
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Estimate €200 - €400
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Akua'ba Asante (Ashanti) figure, Ghana Materials: Wood with black patina. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: From James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. The objects presented in this sale come from the collection of James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. Permeke, grandson of major Belgian artist Constant Permeke. Kept in the family for several decades for several decades, this collection bears witness to a provenance directly linked to one of the most important one of Belgium's most important artistic lineages of the 20th century. Dimensions: H. 31 cm. Female figure of fertility known as Akua'ba, emblematic of Akan art from Ghana. Its circular face face, delicately sculpted features and reduced silhouette convey an ideal of beauty, health and maternity. of beauty, health and maternity. These figures were traditionally worn or kept by women wishing to produce harmonious offspring. In addition to their fertility, they are now one of the most recognisable symbols of Asante sculpture. of Asante sculpture. The balance of the volumes gives this work a presence that is both sober and timeless. timeless presence.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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