Attye seated female Lagoon African,EXTRAORDINARY Start Price USD 12,000.00 Current Price USD 12,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Attye seated female Lagoon African,EXTRAORDINARY' Description Title: Attye seated female Type of Object: carving Ethnic Group: Attye Country of Origin: Cote d'Ivoire Materials: wood/stain Approximate Age: Early 20th Century Dimensions: Height 26" Overall Condition: ExcellentThe standing or seated statues of the Attye are some of the most ravishing of all African statuary, combining the best features of Baule artistry with a uniquely "lagoon" appearance. The bulbous arms and legs, serene face and stunning body proportions common to the Attye show definite Baule influence, but they are more daring in their execution, with exaggerated volumes, and the resulting effect can be downright extraordinary. This magnificent seated female is a sublime piece, with a dynamic blend of detail and expressiveness, and the carving when viewed from the side reveals an extraordinary profile. Unique to the Attye, the prominent, elevated scarification marks are often achieved by the insertion of small wooden plugs. Representing the forces of female fecundity, these statues are used in rituals to make these forces work. They are also employed by healers to cure sickness and to convey messages to the spirit world. The worn, ageless patina of our figure is glorious, and a testament to its age and importance to the village. Having an area about the size of Germany, squarish Côte d'Ivoire is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Liberia and Guinea, to the north by Mali and Burkina Faso, and on the east by Ghana. Except for the western hill country around Man, Côte d'Ivoire is mostly flat. The coastal area is notable for an inland lagoon that starts at the Ghananian border and stretches 300km (190mi) along the entire eastern half of the coast. The peoples of the Lagoon area are a loosely-mixed association of 12 different language groups, and their arts are rare and difficult to attribute. They are all related but, if studied closely, one may find elements that facilitate identification. The pegs used by the Attye are such a distinction. Statues of this quality are coveted by both museums and serious collectors. See ART OF AFRICA by Visona et al.**014505** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!

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