Lot 3
Of waisted form on three legs, the vessel embellished with snakes and geometric pattern, the group figural cover depicts a scene showing the coronation of a king surrounded by attendants giving offerings, old patina. 23cm high
Estimate $55 - $1,000
Kuduo were the possessions of kings and courtiers in the Akan kingdoms. Gold dust and nuggets were kept in kuduo, as were other items of personal value and significance. As receptacles for their owners' kra, or life force, they were prominent features of ceremonies designed to honor and protect that individual. At the time of his death, a person's kuduo was filled with gold and other offerings and included in an assembly of items left at the burial site.
The Unreserved Auction of Various Private Collections: An Online Timed Sale
AUCTION
Sale: IT001
8:00pm - 27 July 2016
Internet
VIEWING
Viewing | 39 Queen Street, Woollahra
Wednesday 27 July 10am-6pm
**The stock will be available for collection in Sydney only.
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