ITEM #:
5567
ETHNICITY:
Fante
ORIGIN:
Ghana
FANTE MATERNITY FIGURE
A standing Fante female maternity figure carved out of light wood in quintessential Akan/Ashanti/Fante doll style and painted on light color. -
ITEM #:
5567
ETHNICITY:
Fante
ORIGIN:
Ghana
FANTE MATERNITY FIGURE
A standing Fante female maternity figure carved out of light wood in quintessential Akan/Ashanti/Fante doll style and painted on light color.
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ITEM #:
55021
ETHNICITY:
Kongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BAKONGO PFEMBE FIGURE
A Fine Kongo Maternity Figure (Pfemba) -
ITEM #:
55022
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA MATERNITY FIGURE:
Marvel at this intricate, old Luba Female Figure carving that embodies their reverence for motherhood and exquisite craftsmanship. -
ITEM #:
3567
ETHNICITY:
Lulua
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of COngo
LULUA FERTILITY FIGURE:
The intricate markings that grace the Lulua Maternity Figure are not merely decorative; they unveil a story woven into every curve and line. -
ITEM #:
3342
ETHNICITY:
Makonde.
ORIGIN:
Tanzania.
MAKONDE MATERNITY FIGURE:
Of a large, irregular, shaped head with Makonde trade mark facial scarifications, this female Makonde maternity figure is believed to represent the common female ancestor, the life-force of the early Makonde households of matrilineal kinship but headed by men.
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ITEM #:
2676
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YOMBE MATERNITY FIGURE:
A classic theme in Yombé art, this Yombe Maternity sculpture is an enduring Madonna icon of the Kongos and important part of their culture.
