pair of african female figures, attributed akan/fante people, circa late 20th century

ITEM 1510 CONDITION
Items are in damaged condition with weathered paint where it was originally painted black, visible chips, and cracks due to age, handling, and usage.

ITEM 1510 DESCRIPTION
A pair of African female figures attributed to the African Akan/Fante People of West Africa (Ghana). Both female figures appear to be identical in every characteristic except for the missing belt on one of the female figures. The belt and the necklaces appear to be gold metallic threads that have been braided. The female figures are standing barefoot on a round pedestal base and a square pedestal base. They are both wearing breechcloths; their arms are outstretched; and their fingers are evident. The neck has rolls; a sign of beauty and prosperity. The heads are large with a disc-shaped hairstyle. The facial features; large top-curved eyes, hooked nose, and a full mouth; the ears with holes are evident and may have had ear bobs made of gold metallic threads. There are double Xs' on the back of the head; the front of the head has spaced geometric patterns. While the figure is called Akua'ba (Akua's child), it is clearly not meant to resemble a child. The figure is always female since Akan culture is matrilineal. Most Akua'ba figures are abstract, however, the figures have become marketable tourist items, and have been crafted for tourists. They have been taken out of context, and cultural tastes might add beads and paint and be marketed as a universal symbol of Africa. UK POSTAGE
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Antiques.co.uk Ref: TAVKXW9YG

Maker/Artist:

Ghana/Akan & Fante People

Materials:

Wood

Width (cm):

13

Height (cm):

34

Depth (cm):

5.5

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