This beautiful Attie (Attye) statue showcases a female figure with an elongated neck and a bowl on her head. She is decorated with metal studs and fabric garment around her waist. The statue measures 26 inches tall and weighs 4.5 pounds. There is cracking, scuffing and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos carefully.
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Beautiful Female Attie Statue 26″ – Ivory Coast – African Art
Original price was: $250.00.$150.00Current price is: $150.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) |
| Ethnicity | Attie |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 26" |
| Width | 7" |
| Depth | 7" |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Attie People
“The eastern coast of the Ivory Coast comprises an area of lagoons, where the population is divided into twelve different language groups The cultural and stylistic unity of these people justifies grouping the, together for the purposes of this chapter. Before colonization, each village was autonomous and, when threatened, they united to form a ‘confederation’. Unusually, these people are not governed by chiefs, although a man’s social position is determined by his age.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.