Statue Of Griot, Akan, Ghana

Object description :

"Statue Of Griot, Akan, Ghana"

Very original representation of a griot in the form of a man standing on a stool. He holds an oliphant in one hand and a drum in the other. He still wears a piece of cloth at his waist. Note the excessiveness of his ears: a griot hears everything and knows everything!
Wood with an old, slightly crusted patina.
Akan people, Ghana or Ivory Coast
Early 20th century
Dimensions: 32 x 12 cm

Price: 650 €

Artist: Akan
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use

Width: 12 cm
Height: 32 cm

Reference: 754385