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Asante Information |
| Tribe: | Asante |
| Mask Type: | Akuaba |
| Country: | Ghana |
| Comments: | Beautiful patina, showing some handling and wear from use. Deep, pleasing color. The legend describes Akua, who could not have babies. A doll (ba) was carved, and she washed it, took care of it and soon became pregnant. The doll exhibits the Asante perspectives of beauty. |
| Price: | 150 |
| Material: | Wood, beads |
| Age: | Mid 19th Century |
| Height (in): | 17 |
| Width (in): | 5 |
| Depth (in): | 4 |
