Bidspirit auction | Two Koma Terracotta Abstract Figures

Two Koma Terracotta Abstract Figures - West Africa, Ghana/Burkina Faso region, Koma culture, circa 12th - 16th century. A group of two small terracotta abstract head or figure forms, each of tapering pointed construction with raised cylindrical collar and applied or impressed banding around the upper body. One example is of reddish-brown granular clay, with a flared rim and raised band decorated with diagonal impressions. The second is lighter buff-colored terracotta with dark mineral staining and a raised collar with vertical impressed decoration. Size 4 1/4” L, 136 g Ex-USA Collection. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.