A striking vintage Akan Akuaba figure, traditionally associated with fertility, motherhood and the desire for healthy children.
 
Carved from natural wood, this stylised figure features the characteristic broad, flattened head and simplified, elongated form associated with traditional Akuaba figures. The restrained carving and natural aged surface give it a wonderfully sculptural quality.
 
Akuaba figures are traditionally associated with the Akan peoples of Ghana and have become highly recognisable examples of African carving and material culture.
 
A beautiful piece to display as part of an eclectic collection of African art, folk art and carved wooden objects.
 
Sourced in Canada.