Fanti Akua'ba fertility figure

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This wooden female Fanti akua'ba fertility figure has a rectangular head, ringed neck with beads, and cylindrical body terminating in a rounded socle.  The body is incised, and the facial form is unusual.  It has a fine patina.

Student Work

No

Culture

Fanti

Geography

Ghana

Medium

wood, beads

Classification

Sculpture

Accession Number

1997.01.106

Donation Date