GHANA Ashanti wooden doll. H. 23.5 cm The softness of the lunar circle forming the face of this small Akuaba doll is matched by the depth of its black patina. The detail of its fine features, in medium relief, is enhanced by a light brown patina, varying towards honey. The ringed neck tapers down to the sweet face, and the small, full lips hem in a generous mouth. The fine, flattened triangular nose is skilfully linked to the arched superciliary arches that follow the entire surface of the face to the temples. Coffee-bean eyes with incised contours. The cylindrical body, with open arms stretched horizontally in a cross, reinforces the presence of her firm chest, with its lighter extremities, a symbol of fertility. The reverse of the doll's head is adorned with abstract decoration. Provenance : - Probably acquired from Galerie du Scorpion, Francine Bourla. - French private collection. Related items: - LOT 623, ARTE PRIMITIVO, NEW YORK - SEPT. 18. 2023 ESTIMATE : 1200-1800 USD SOLD : 720 USD - LOT 35, HAMMER AUKTIONEN, BASEL - MARCH 16, 2023 ESTIMATE : 300 - 600 CHF SOLD : 1017 USD