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Kenyan Hand-Carved Akuaba Fertility Figure
Estimate:
$10 - $200
Sold
$15
Live Auction
Exotic Travel Treasures
Category
Description
A handcrafted wooden Akuaba fertility figure from Kenya, featuring a stylized round head with carved facial features and an elongated body. The piece is adorned with geometric inlays on the central column, possibly bone or shell, adding to its cultural aesthetic. The figure stands on a square base with a label marked "Made in Kenya" underneath. Akuaba figures are traditionally associated with fertility and good fortune in Ghanaian and other African cultures.
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 13"H
Country of Origin: Africa
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 13"H
Country of Origin: Africa
Condition
Age related wear.