A Fante fertility doll purchased by the consigner in 1962. According to the Africans Arts Gallery website, "The Fante people belong to the Akan and occupy the coastal region of Ghana...The famous objects of the Fante are the fertility dolls. They were worn by pregnant women." (https://www.african-arts-gallery.com/african-art/ethnie-Fanti)
Dimensions: 12H on a 2W X 1.75D inches base
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Condition
Good. Some wear and dirt across, but traces of white pigment remain. Please see photos.