Fante akuaba figure, Ghana
13 inches / 33 cm tall
wood, beads
ex Fily Keita
ex private collection, Netherlands
A nice and old Fante akuaba figure most likely dating from the early 20th century. It has a very elongated head with a nice expressive face and incised designs carved on the back of the head, and geometric designs carved around the rim of the head. It has a nice well worn patina from handling.
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