Akwaba - Fertility - Ashanti Akan - Ghana
Fertility statuette, Ashanti Akan culture, Ghana. H. 52cm
Beautiful and large Ashanti statuette from Ghana. This kind of representation is linked to the cult of fertility. The character is dignified, in an assertive and conquering posture. She seems ready to act, her mouth forward signaling to us that she is ready to speak. It is a living, inhabited work. The sculptor knew how to breathe life into his work. The look is piercing. The face is radiant. Beautiful old patina. Both arms were glued back together at shoulder level a long time ago, see last photo. This is a beautiful old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960
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- Private collection, Germany.
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Fertility statuette, Ashanti Akan culture, Ghana. H. 52cm
Beautiful and large Ashanti statuette from Ghana. This kind of representation is linked to the cult of fertility. The character is dignified, in an assertive and conquering posture. She seems ready to act, her mouth forward signaling to us that she is ready to speak. It is a living, inhabited work. The sculptor knew how to breathe life into his work. The look is piercing. The face is radiant. Beautiful old patina. Both arms were glued back together at shoulder level a long time ago, see last photo. This is a beautiful old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960
Origin :
- Private collection, Germany.
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