AFRICAN POWER FIGURE,Akan, Ghana, 20th century. Presenting a seated man, holding a snake across his chest; carved wood, black and white pigment, with blue cloth shoes, a padded belt carrying cowrie shells, trade beads at the neck, and a leather covered glass bottle; numerous small nails arranged on the face; - H: 16 1/2 in. Estimate $200-300
PROVENANCE: Collection of Norma Zane Chaplain, Washington, DC