Fante Standing Female Figure, pregnant, Ghana African Start Price USD 320.00 Current Price USD 320.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Fante Standing Female Figure, pregnant, Ghana African' Description Fante standing female figure, African carvingType of Object: SculptureEthnic Group: FanteCountry of Origin: GhanaMaterials: Wood, stain and pigmentsApproximate Age: Mid twentieth centuryDimensions: Height is 19.5 inchesOverall Condition: Excellent. Lots of encrustations all over her bodyDamage, Repair: stainAdditional Information: When Europeans first came to the area known as the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) in the late 1400’s they met the people known as the Fante who are members of a larger culture and language group known as the Akan that includes among others the well-known Asante. This interestingly carved standing female figure was probably part of a grouping of figures serving in a shrine dedicated to fertility. Her very expressive hands support her distended abdomen with extended navel possibly indicating a pregnant woman. Whatever her role in Fante society she is a beautifully sculpted figure with a skillfully carved face and hairstyle. The rings around her neck represent her health and well-being. The carved rings around her knees would have had strings of beads wrapped around them. The well worn surface of figure shows long use.Recommended Reading: Kerchache's ART OF AFRICAI have examined this piece and agree with the descriptionNiangi Batulukisi, Ph.D. **022042** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!