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242 - AKUA’BA-STYLE STATUETTE
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AKUA’BA-STYLE STATUETTE Ghana, Ashanti (Asante) culture Carved wood with a brown patina 20th-century work. Height: 27 cm Signs of wear and minor damage from use. Note: Pair of statuettes depicting Akuaba fertility dolls, characterized by their large, round heads, half-closed almond-shaped eyes, straight noses, and incised scarifications on the cheeks. The stylized body features horizontal arms and slightly bent legs resting on a cylindrical base. Akuaba were traditionally worn by Ashanti women to promote fertility and ensure the birth of a beautiful, healthy child. The shape of the head, which is particularly prominent, reflects the aesthetic ideal of Ashanti culture.
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