Early 20th C. African Ghana Wood Fante Doll

**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Ghana, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden doll, known as a Fante doll, with a rounded body and long, spatula-like head. The face is incised low

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good with the only issue of note being the partially missing foot, with age-cracks, age-appropriate wear throughout. Fante "doll", Akua'mma; tall flat rectangular head/coi

An Ashanti "Akuaba" wood fertility dollEarly/mid-20th century, Ashanti Peoples; Ghana, AfricaThe carved wood stylized female figure with beaded decoration at the neck and base; with later ad

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $200** Western Africa, Ghana, Fante

African Ashanti Akua'ba Doll, Ghana, Early 20th c. Carved wood, rich patina. On stand. Size: 7.5'' x 2'' x 1'' (19 x 5 x 3 cm); Height on stand: 11'' (28 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, So

A group of 3 African carved wood objects. 20th century. ++ Left: Doll. Ghana, Fante. ++ Center: Cup. DRC, Kuba. ++ Right: Staff. Angola, Chokwe. Tallest (right): 13 3/8"h x 4 3/8"w x 4"d.

Africa, Togo, Ewe, ca. early 20th century CE. An early doll hand-carved from a single piece of wood by an Ewe artisan and clothed in a drawstring dress made from a pink and green on white floral fabri

Early 20th Century Ashanti Ghana Fertility Doll. Original Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs who believed it to bring pregnancy and a healthy childbi

Fante Peoples, Aquaba doll, Mid-20th c., Ghana, wood, glass beads, string and hair, abstract female figure with finely carved details including geometric motif on back, small tufts of hair inserted in

West Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi Tribe, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A carved wooden doll known as a biiga (literally "child") covered in tanned antelope hide and used for play by Mossi girls, as

West Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi, ca. early 20th century CE. A fertility doll with a lovely honey brown patina carved from one piece of wood by an artisan of the Mossi peoples. As is characteristic of

Group of two West African items. ++ A double headed doll, Ghana, Fante style. 20th century. With base: 15" x 4", ++ A crocodile tourist piece, West Africa. 20th century. 25"l x 9 1/2"w. Provenance: Th

2 African Ashanti Headrests, Ghana, Early 20th C. Carved wood with rich patina. Size: 6.75" x 8.5" x 3.75", 17 x 22 x 10 cm (largest).

West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Asante. Court linguist's staff finial circa mid to early 20th century. Sheets of gold leaf over wood of a seated chief or orator. The figure appears

A Fante figure. Ghana, West Africa. 20th century. Wood and glass beads. 16 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Some scratches, cracks, and discoloration. Provenance: Private New York Co

African Fante Asafo frankaa (flag) Ghana, early 20th centurycotton applique mounted to linen 40 h × 66 w in (102 × 168 cm) This work is located at, and will ship from,

Monumental African Nafana Bedu Polychrome Plank Mask, Ghana/Ivory Coast. Carved Wood and pigment, early 20th C. Old native repairs. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadel

Aku'aba doll 700 peoples Ghana Early-mid 20th century Wood with honey-brown, golden, aged patina; glass beads 14" x 5.5" Very fine condition with traces of kaolin pigment

Ca. early 20thC. Ashanti asipim chair, Ghana. Asipim chairs are associated with Asante chieftaincy, fashioned after 17th-18thC. English chairs. Very good, with age-appropriate wear. Purchased from Tad

(Lot of 2) African Namibia Ambo Ovambo fertility dolls or power figures, early 20th Century, wood carved and adorned with bells, beads, and cloth, 22.5"h. Provenance: Property from the Robert V. Berg

A Hopi Coil Basket with Kachina Doll design and a Ceremonial Shaker of carved wood, gourd and beadwork, early 20th century. Also included in this lot are 2 vintage coil African baskets. Ranging in siz

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo re

West Africa, Ghana, Asafo people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting hand-sewn cotton textile flag with appliqued figures and hand embroidered details. The Asafo or "war people" are well

Africa, Gabon, Fang, Betsi subgroup, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved mask depicting a tranquil visage with slatted almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, a prominent nose, and pursed lips on a c