Ashanti Akua'ba figure
€390.00
Famous African Ashanti statue from Ghana. High stylization with head consisting of a large flat disc decorated with patterns and a small face. These dolls are called aku'ba.
A pregnant woman should not look upon a monkey or upon any deformity, even a badly carved wooden figure, lest she give birth to a child like it".
She may, however, carry an Akua'ba, the black Ashanti doll, "because its long-shaped neck and beautiful head will help her to bear a child like it.
Shipping fees
02436
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 34 cm (38 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection Italy
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
Famous African Ashanti statue from Ghana. High stylization with head consisting of a large flat disc decorated with patterns and a small face. These dolls are called aku'ba.
A pregnant woman should not look upon a monkey or upon any deformity, even a badly carved wooden figure, lest she give birth to a child like it".
She may, however, carry an Akua'ba, the black Ashanti doll, "because its long-shaped neck and beautiful head will help her to bear a child like it.