Virgin with Child
28 de February de 2018
Doll of Prosperity
8 de March de 2018
Description
Ref. 590
AKUABA OF FERTILITY.
ASHANTI CULTURE. GHANA (AFRICA). S. XVI-XVIII.
Height: 18.5 cm
Small wooden figure representing a woman with her hands on her belly as a symbol of fertility. These little figures were carved by the sculptor of the town, who transferred them magical powers. Women are often tied to touch the body to be transferred to the power of procreation.
From New York Private Collection.