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Akan, Asante, Fanti : Fanti Wooden Sculpture of a Standing Woman
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Fanti Wooden Sculpture of a Standing Woman - PF.4192
Origin: Southern Ghana
Circa: 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
16.75" (42.5cm) high
x 4.375" (11.1cm) wide
Collection: African
Style: Fanti
Medium: Wood
Location: UAE
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| Description |
This beautiful fertility statue shows the
combination of creativity and function. The tall
and erect posture is highlighted by the geometric
carving pattern and the white paint which has
been speckled throughout the entire piece. The
female is nude except for the exquisite white
beads around her long, slender neck, her waist
and wrist. The accentuated breasts, navel and
protruding stomach all suggest fertility. Her face
is very square, with her eyes, eyebrows and
cheeks accentuated by black. The hair is of
particular interest, as it has been parted down
the middle and placed into a series of braids,
making it very striking indeed. Although the
piece was created to perform a specific function,
it still remains a beautiful piece of art.
- (PF.4192)
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