Description: Ashanti Asante Maternity Early 20th Century Fertility Wood Figure African Ghana Gorgeous First Quarter of 20th Century African Ashanti Asante Maternity Early 20th Century Fertility Carved Wood Figure African Ghana This is a beautifully carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Maternity figure with almond-shaped eyes, small mouth and elaborate hairstyle, seated on a traditional stool with geometric carvings visible on the back. Figure is nude except for a carved band around neck as well as a bronze chain necklace. Seated on her lap is a small nude child who is suckling on female's protruding bullet-shaped breasts. Child's hands are raised to hold up the breast into it's mouth. Both figures have ample traces of white pigment, possibly kaolin, overall. Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches Weight: 1 lb 7 oz Condition: Good condition, commensurate. Gorgeous aged patina, kaolin patina. Minor scuffs, cracks and losses commensurate with age and use. Please see photos PRICE: $425.00 Shipping: $64.99 USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US. Ebay International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: $64.99 USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 340 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-21T10:58:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 64.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
date: 1900-1925
Antique Ashanti Tribe Maternity figure: Antique Ashanti Maternity wood sculpted sculpture
Color: Dark Wood Tone
Early 20th century Ashanti Tribe carved wood maternity figure: Circa 1920 Ashanti Tribe wood carving of mother and child
Material: Wood
Maker: Ashanti People
Antique Ashanti Carved wood maternity figure: Antique (1900-1925) Ashanti Carved wood maternity figure
Location of tribe: Ghana and Togo
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country: Ghana
Ashanti Tribe: Akan or Asante People
Tribe: Ashanti
Twi speaking people: Asante People
