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Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa

$1,300
$2,60050% Off
£984.63
£1,969.2650% Off
€1,130.81
€2,261.6350% Off
CA$1,821.73
CA$3,643.4550% Off
A$1,980.58
A$3,961.1750% Off
CHF 1,050.11
CHF 2,100.2150% Off
MX$23,742.16
MX$47,484.3350% Off
NOK 13,346.32
NOK 26,692.6550% Off
SEK 12,227.05
SEK 24,454.0950% Off
DKK 8,451.39
DKK 16,902.7950% Off

About the Item

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from the ancestors. One outstretched arm carved separately and still attached, original to the piece. May have originally held a child. She has an expressive face with large open eyes and mouth, traces of white and black pigments. There is a stabile crack down right side of body. Measures: Large, at 18 1/2 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Stable crack down right side of body.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMHC050111stDibs: LU177829423443

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