Mask - Africa (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

These wooden figurines were worn by pregnant women, tightly wrapped in their loincloth, to ensure the birth of beautiful children.

The Ashanti are one of the ethnic groups of Ghana, belonging to the Akan group. This people regards the woman as the final arbiter of all decisions.

Fertility and children are the most common themes depicted in Ashanti wooden sculptures.

Dark patina with signs of wear.

These wooden figurines were worn by pregnant women, tightly wrapped in their loincloth, to ensure the birth of beautiful children.

The Ashanti are one of the ethnic groups of Ghana, belonging to the Akan group. This people regards the woman as the final arbiter of all decisions.

Fertility and children are the most common themes depicted in Ashanti wooden sculptures.

Dark patina with signs of wear.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
Century/timeframe
1900-200
Material
Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of Origin
Africa
Year acquired
1950
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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