ASHANTI, Ghana. Wood, brown patina. Rare box in the shape of a tortoise, with a removable lid, decorated with fine geometric motifs. Dim 21,5x12,5x13 cm. Slight wear. Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, a renowned specialist in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa. He has co-authored several works on biodiversity, and his work has made a major contribution to understanding and preserving bird species in Africa, particularly in Gabon and Sâo-Tomé et Principe. All his objects were collected in the 1970s.