An Ashanti "Akuaba" wood fertility doll
Early/mid-20th century, Ashanti Peoples; Ghana, Africa
The carved wood stylized female figure with beaded decoration at the neck and base; with later added stand
16" H x 5" W x 4" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age and use. One string of beads at the base has detached due to degradation of the fiber and is retained in a bag accompanying this lot. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.