Vintage West African Ritual Wooden Bowl
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 27 |
| Auction | *Sculptures, Art, Coins, Unique Decor Items 008 |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Cole Ringer LLC |
| Location | Maryville, Tennessee |
Vintage West African hand-carved ritual bowl with a raffia woven grass/fiber rim. It features a hand-carved human figure supporting the bowl, a classic West African motif with a tightly, intricately woven raffia fiber hand-twined around the top edge. This is handmade, featuring a stylized human figural body with a detailed face. This is not a mass-produced piece but a uniquely hand-carved family or local village ceremonial piece Origin: Ghana, Cote d'lvoire/ Dan, Baule, Akan carver Age: 1960s Condition: Shows oxidation and patina on the wood bowl, slight darkening of the raffia, and hand tool marks = Very Good condition consistent with age and use-no cracks, chips or visible damage = intact as originally made
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