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Fante Tribe African Carved Fertility Figure, Ghana
M Cross Antiques
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Fante Tribe African Carved Fertility Figure, Ghana

1920 - 1940
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

A Fante tribe fertility figure, probably early / mid 20th C.

A charming decorative piece in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Fante Wooden Fertility Figure to the 1930s.

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SA1182163
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705
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Description
A Fante tribe fertility figure, probably early / mid 20th C.

A charming decorative piece in very good condition.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Fante Wooden Fertility Figure to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182163
Dealers Internal Ref
705
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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A hand-carved wooden standing Fante figure featuring an elongated crescent head, ringed neck, and a carved circular base in a reddish-brown colour.
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden standing Fante figure featuring an elongated crescent head, ringed neck, and a carved circular base in a reddish-brown colour.

Fante Tribe African Carved Fertility Figure, Ghana

Archive II A hand-carved wooden standing Fante figure featuring an elongated crescent head, ringed neck, and a carved circular base in a reddish-brown colour. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden standing Fante figure featuring an elongated crescent head, ringed neck, and a carved circular base in a reddish-brown colour. View III
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M Cross Antiques
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Lincolnshire
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M Cross Antiques
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A hand-carved wooden standing Fante figure featuring an elongated crescent head, ringed neck, and a carved circular base in a reddish-brown colour.
Fante tribe African carved fertility figure, Ghana
Ref: SA1182163
A hand-carved wooden standing Fante figure featuring an elongated crescent head, ringed neck, and a carved circular base in a reddish-brown colour.
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Fante fertility figures, traditionally originating from Ghana in West Africa, are hand-carved wooden sculptures associated with maternity, lineage, and physical idealisation.

These figures are typically carved from a single block of native hardwood and finished with earth pigments, kaolin, or natural dyes to achieve their distinct surface patinas.

Fante figures are identified by their distinct stylised features, including high flat oval or crescent heads, ringed necks, simplified torso shapes, and signs of legitimate age-related surface wear.

A carved wooden figure can be displayed as a standalone focal object on a floating shelf, minimalist sideboard, or curated bookcase alongside neutral ceramics and architectural books.

Dust the sculpture gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping it away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and artificial heat sources to prevent timber cracking.
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