Akan Sitting fertility Figure, Ghana #1021

20th century

Moderate condition

This sitting fertility figure is made of wood and is imported from Ghana, Africa. It is in a moderate condition with some splits and a old broken foot. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL&nbs…

African Art, Shop Sign, Kumasi #1653

20th century

Good condition

Beautiful barbershop sign painted in Kumasi. Ghanaians are very good in making art out of the ordinary and the colorful signs you see everywhere around Kumasi are case in point. Advertising everything…

African Ashanti Comb, Wood #1608

20th century

Good condition

Wooden carved combs were worn by the Ashanti (Akan) people from West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on h…

West-African Akan Comb #1472

20th century

Good condition

Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from Ghana. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth, statu…

Brass Ashanti Bull with Bird #1645

20th century

Good condition

This bull with a bird on his head is originated from Ghana and is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. As you can see it has some corrosion, which makes it look more ethnically and unique. It consists of…