Ghana Fante Doll
Akua Ba, Fante, Ghana
The face is rendered in two distinct planes, creating a sense of relief; the brow ridges define the upper part of the face. The body features simplified forms with a protruding chest and horizontal arms.The base is adorned with red and white glass beads
; the neck is encircled by black beads
; the back of the head features an elaborate incised geometric pattern organized into horizontal registers, combining parallel lines, arcs, diamond-shaped motifs, and interlocking rectangular shapes
Provenance: Pierre Laprugne
The face is rendered in two distinct planes, creating a sense of relief; the brow ridges define the upper part of the face. The body features simplified forms with a protruding chest and horizontal arms.The base is adorned with red and white glass beads
; the neck is encircled by black beads
; the back of the head features an elaborate incised geometric pattern organized into horizontal registers, combining parallel lines, arcs, diamond-shaped motifs, and interlocking rectangular shapes
Provenance: Pierre Laprugne
1 400 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Height: 30 cm sans socle
Reference (ID): 1848081
Availability: In stock
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