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Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair

About the Item

Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a figure representing an ancestor from a family shrine. Measure: 15 1/2 inches high. Early 20th century with black hair. Old glued repair to left arm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old repair to left arm. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In excellent condition, remains of black paint on hair, eyebrows and details, also remains of white pigments, old repair to left arm.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMHC092611stDibs: LU177829558153
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