Rare zoomorphic statue probably linked to the regalia of the Ashanti royal court in Ghana. Wood with a beautiful honey patina. Length: 44 cm. Height: 24.5 cm Erosions, cracks and slight restoration Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, an acknowledged 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.