Maternité "esi mansa" ·  Ghana, Ashanti · ID: 3035649

Description

light brown wood, black paint, remains of pigments, fine carved coiffure, min. dam., small missing parts (foot tips), cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
“esi mansa” figures are displayed on ritual shrines, they should encourage the fertility of man, should guarantee successful births and thus secure the continuity of the clan. Furtheron they should provide sufficient food.