Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
By Scollard Auctions
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Jan 30, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring arms and armour from cultures around the world as well as ancient and pre-Columbian lots. Includes a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese and Islamic antiques. Native American jewelry, carved African pieces and much more. Come explore
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LOT 181:
Ritual Used Ashanti Akuaba Fertility Doll
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Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Ritual Used Ashanti Akuaba Fertility Doll
West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Akuaba fertility doll from Ghana, 20th century. Characteristic large circular head with a strong brow that arches downward over the face. The neck and body with blue and orange necklaces, the reverse of the head carved with ritual object engravings. Independently reviewed by a member of the Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles as "Made for use and used". Size 18 1/4" H
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
