Fertility doll "akua ba"
Ghana, Fante
sold
EUR 1,200
Provenance
Aalderink, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1960’s)Size
H: 31 cm
H: 12.2 inch
Description
wood, matt black patina, of characteristic form, breasts and navel accentuated, neck and back of the head carved with gooves, small remains of indigoblue paint at the same place, drilled holes at arms and head for attachment of ornament, slightly dam., minor missing parts (mouth, left arm), abrasion of paint, small traces of insect caused damage, base