Dimitri André

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Fante doll adorned with pearl necklaces and vegetal raffia used as hair. Ghanaian girls played with these dolls which, according to their status, were larger and very detailed. Notable in this one are the trade-bead pearl adornments and the original two-braid hairstyle, common in the ethnic group, as well as an elaborate engraving of sacred protective animals. Height: 33 cm.

Muñeca Fante adornada con collares de perlas y rafia vegetal a modo de pelo. Las niñas de Ghana jugaban con estas muñecas que según su estatus eran de mayor tamaño y muy detalladas. Cabe destacar en esta los adornos de perlas de trade-bead y el peinado original en dos trenzas, común en la etnia, así como un elaborado grabado de animales sagrados protectores. Altura: 33 cm.

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Fante - Ghana

Early 20th century - Wood - Excellent condition

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Fante - Ghana

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