Figurine
Date1800-1900
MediumWood, hair
DimensionsObject/Work: 370 x 70 mm
ClassificationsSculpture
Terms
Object numberC06624
DescriptionAkuaba figure. Carried by Akan women from Ghana who hope to conceive a child. Akuaba are always female because Akan society is matrilineal and women prefer to conceive daughters.On View
Not on viewCollections
400-200 BC
600-30 BC
600-30 BC
690-590 BC
1700-1900
1775-1825
1834-1836
1800-1850
1900-1933