Koma Bulsa terracotta head - Ghana - expressive ritual sculpture

Description

Extraordinary Koma Bulsa terracotta head from Ghana with powerful expression and rare character - an authentic ritual sculpture that immediately captures the imagination.

This expressive head, with carefully sculpted facial features and traces of age, embodies the spiritual power and artistic mastery of the Koma Bulsa culture. The open mouth, deep eye sockets and perforations presumably refer to ritual functions or sacrifices, giving this piece exceptional spiritual connotations.

Origin & meaning
Originating from northern Ghana, where the Koma Bulsa are known for their terracotta figures and heads that were used in ancestor worship and healing rituals. Each sculpture is unique and hand-formed; no two pieces are identical. This specimen comes from the collection of the Amsterdam architect Ben Spangberg (1929-2024), A collector with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Acquired via auction house De Zwaan (Amsterdam).

Dimensions & condition
Height 12.5 cm × width 6 cm × depth 7 cm. Weight: 0.372 kg.
Good condition with traces of age and use; minor natural erosion to edges, befitting its age and ritual origin. Presented on metal stand.

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