This beautiful Attie(Attye) statue showcases a seated female figure with elegant features included multi-colored beaded necklaces and simple scarification on her abdomen and coiffure. The statue measures 19 inches tall and weighs 4 pounds. There is a missing part of her coiffure, and some cracking throughout the arms and body. Please inspect photos carefully.
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Female Seated Attie African Figure 19″ – Ivory Coast
Original price was: $250.00.$125.00Current price is: $125.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) |
| Ethnicity | Attie |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 19" |
| Width | 6" |
| Depth | 8" |
| Weight | 4 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Missing part of crown, cracks on arms and face |
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.