Description: This highly stylized wooden doll is from the Ashanti, the largest sub-group of the Akan people. This is made of very light wood and has intricate beadwork.This doll demonstrates the carving skills of Ashanti carvers. The characteristic features of such dolls are a flat round disk-like head, a high forehead, annulated neck, outstretched arms and female sex. Such characteristics symbolized desirable traits for a woman in Ashanti society. The over-sized head symbolized intelligence. The roundness of the face symbolized beauty. The annulated neck symbolized fatness – a sign of prosperity. Outstretched arms suggest generosity.A panel of engraved designs is on the back of the head. Such designs were believed to be protective.Traditionally, Ashanti mothers preferred daughters. Ashanti society is matrilineal, which means a daughter will carry on the family name and inherit property.In very good condition for the age.Please ask any questions/look at all pictures carefully BEFORE purchasing. Always examine the photos carefully, and if in doubt, email me with any questions you may have.
Price: 69.99 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2023-11-19T18:23:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Tribe: Ashanti
