Asante Akua'ba Fertility Figure, Ghana

Description

A hand-carved wooden Akua'ba figure from the Asante people of Ghana. The sculpture features a characteristic flattened, disc-shaped head with incised geometric patterns, arched brows, and almond-shaped eyes. The elongated neck is adorned with a beaded necklace, leading to a stylized female torso with outstretched arms and small breasts. The figure is depicted in a seated position on a traditional stool, finished in a dark, aged patina.