Anyi , Attye Seated Female Figure Lagoon African Art Start Price USD 1,800.00 Current Price USD 1,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 02, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about ' Anyi , Attye Seated Female Figure Lagoon African Art' Description Title: Seated female figureType of Object: Sculpture Ethnic Group: Anyi or AtyieCountry of Origin: Ivory CoastMaterials: Wood, Pigment, Beads and Brass TacksApproximate Age: 20th CenturyDimensions: 38 InchesOverall Condition: Good with some surface wear and minor cracks on the surface. Damage, Repair: Crack in her neck and others across her body. Provenance: From the collection of Saramudou Diabate, Cote D'Ivoire.  Mr. Diabate was a collector and dealer for more than 50 years.  He lived in Abidjan, and retired about ten years ago. Susan Vogel worked with him.Additional Information: This beautifully carved seated female figure most probably comes from one of a number of small, segmented groups living along the Atlantic coast called the ‘Lagoon Peoples’ who share a common artistic legacy heavily influenced by Akan traditions. This grouping includes the Anyi, Ebrie and Attie increasingly known for their elegant and sophisticated sculptures. This well carved figure has stylistic links to the Attie and Anyi who live to the northeast of the coastal area and perhaps the further distant Baule. The figure sits with some dignity and a formal presence that reflects her calm and distant expression. Her elongated neck supporting her head and elaborate coiffure and her full body and well-shaped breasts proclaim a mature woman of some status within her local society. In lieu of facial or body markings she has brass tacks embellishing her face and body calling attention to her as a woman of status and prestige within her society. The subtle shaping of the arms and legs reinforce the physical presence of the figure. There are subtleties in the detail of her face and the triangular shape of the naval that reflect the skills of a master carver. She sits on a stool type that is shared among Akan peoples along the coast tat is raised on another stool. Figures among the Lagoon peoples serve a number of differing purposes and the specific context and use of the figure must be known before it can be fully described. Figures among the Attie or Anyi can be a ‘bush spirit’. A spirit lover in the other world, or served as a spiritual presence during sessions with a diviner or ‘healers’ who would make offerings to the figures to carry messages to the spirit world. In a more secular practice finely carved figures serving as paradigms of local aesthetics were also awarded as prizes during dance competitions. The surface patination, the wear on the back of the head where the figure may have rested on its back and even the age of the beads attached to the figure tell of extended use serving ritual traditions. Figures such as this refined seated figure rarely come available. It’s quality and presence makes it a prime figure that could serve as a centerpiece for a collection.**035420** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!