Ghana Ashanti Traditional Wooden Maternal Figure 15"H x 4.75"W x 4"D

This carved figure represents a traditional wood sculpture from the Ashanti people of Ghana, depicting a man smoking a pipe. The distinctive egg-shaped head is colored reddish-brown, while the face is painted black. The eyes are outlined in white, creating an expressive and detailed facial expression. The posture of holding a pipe to the mouth and the ceremonial seated position indicate the social and cultural importance of smoking rituals. The sculpture rests on a reddish-brown wooden base with geometric cutouts for stability. The overall contrast between the black and reddish-brown elements beautifully exemplifies the aesthetic style of traditional African art.
Origin: Ghana (Ashanti Region)
Era: Mid-20th century traditional craft (specific production date unknown)
Size: Approximately 13"H x 4.5"W x 3"D
Weight: Approximately 15 oz
Material: Ebony or hardwood with reddish-brown and black two-tone finish