Lot Essay
Such heads were originally parts of figures placed on graves by the Anyi of the Krinjabo Kingdom.
Details
A KRINJABO TERRACOTTA FUNERARY HEAD
Of oval form with small pierced ears arched brows, slit coffee bean shaped eyes, ridged nose with flaring nostrils, flat incised beard, coiffure with four projections (one broken).
6in. (16cm.) high
Of oval form with small pierced ears arched brows, slit coffee bean shaped eyes, ridged nose with flaring nostrils, flat incised beard, coiffure with four projections (one broken).
6in. (16cm.) high
Provenance
Meulendijk, Rotterdam
Christie's London, Oct., 1980, lot 53
Christie's London, Oct., 1980, lot 53
Exhibited
Rotterdam, Museum voor Land-en Volkenkunde, Sculptures mit de collectee van C. P. Meulendijk, 1967-1968, no. 8/0, illus.