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WEST AFRICA, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Tribes, 1875-1935 a rectangular lidded dja box with a...

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WEST AFRICA, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Tribes, 1875-1935 a rectangular lidded dja box with a...
WEST AFRICA, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Tribes, 1875-1935 a rectangular lidded dja box with a bas relief mudfish atop the lid. On the panels around this ornate box are facing masks between pairs of box turtles. The forms that appear on the geometric weights are utilized to fill spaces on this remarkable piece. The lid fits flush over the top of the box. There are casting imperfections, but it is obvious that the lost wax process was used in the manufacture of this box. There is a light green patina consistent throughout the box. When obtained there was a worn copy of Charles Ratton';s booklet, Fetish Gold inside the box. It is included in this lot.    $1000