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Superb female fertility statue AKUA BA AKAN from GHANA
in light wood with black patina
height 35cm
This statuette is typical of the ASHANTI style
The term akua ba refers to the name of a sterile woman, who was ordered by a sorcerer to wear a statuette resembling a child.
the disc-shaped head was pierced around its edge or must have hung pendants (one remains) the face as well as the back of the head have tribal and symbolic scarifications
a certain shine caused by repeated handling on the breasts, hands and tips of the feet, the navel and the tips of the buttocks
It is similar to that of the Barbier Muller collection but without the child in the back
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Ref: 5YW1NI51UR
| Condition | As is |
| Ethnic group | Ashanti - Asante |
| Style | Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Ghana |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 83330, LE CASTELLET, France |
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