Presenting a stunning piece of west African Tribal Art, namely, a mid-20th century Ghanayan Akuba fertility doll.
Probably made circa 1960 in Ghana by the Akan Tribe.
A solid piece of carved ebony on plinth featuring a Classic Aku’Ba Fertility Female Figure.
Exceptional detail to the carving, both the round full moon shaped headdress with incised carved band to the facial features, eyes, nose and mouth.
A twisted neck, with outstretched arms and carved protruding boosums.
Carved navel and carved platform base.
Also has a hook on the back for wall hanging.
Bought by a Dallas Private Collector on a safari trip to West Africa and the Congo and Ghana in the 1970s.
In exceptionally good condition, with only some minor rubbing with age.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Ebony Figurative Sculptures