Description:
Kulango Lorhon Bronze Figure Antique African Sculpture
An Old Kulango Lorhon Brass Divination Fetish Figure
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Cote d'Ivoire
Collected from the: Kulango Lorhon (Loron) peoples in north-east Ivory Coast region of West Africa. Also attributed to the Abron Akan, Senufo, Lobi and Gan.
Material: Brass, old lost wax casting of copper/zinc alloy
Dimensions: 4 1/8" height, 3/4" width, 1" depth
Weight: 1.9 ounces, or approximately 52 grams
Condition: Excellent. Exquisite signs of age, wear and use. Held in a private Parisian collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its original 1950's field acquisition. Left forearm was apparently lost at time of casting or early on through indigenous use, judging by the patination and surface condition of area. Gorgeous chocolate patina accentuated with generous brassy highlights and minute traces of calcification - splendid tiny facial features and hands on this fellow!
Please to fully appreciate this delightful old character!