Worn or kept as a protective charm, likely Kulango, northern Ivory Coast. Pieces such as this, incorporating three figures in an abstract style is typical of Kulango style. A similar published example, can be found in Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler's 1997 publication, Earth and Ore: 2500 Years of African Art in Terra-Cotta and Metal.
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century
Ex Private Collection, UK
Height (Excl. Custom-Made Base): 13cm
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