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Hand-shaped from terracotta, with subtle texture and traces of weathering that bear witness to age and ritual use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nOriginating from the Koma Bulsa culture of Northern Ghana. These terracotta sculptures served as ritual objects, used in ceremonies surrounding ancestor veneration and healing. Double figures like this are seen as embodiments of connections between souls or ancestors \u2013 a rare and powerful symbol of unity within the Koma tradition.<\/p>\n<p>From the collection of the Amsterdam architect <strong>Ben Spangberg (1929-2024)<\/strong>, which between 1960 and 1980 built up a sophisticated collection of tribal art, known for its aesthetic eye and sense of authenticity. Purchased from auction house De Zwaan, Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions &amp; condition<\/strong><br \/>\nWithout stand: height 9 cm \u00d7 width 7.5 cm \u00d7 depth 5.5 cm; with stand approx. 11.5 cm high. Weight: 0.234 kg. 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