Bust of a Woman from Northern Ghana

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BUST OF A WOMAN FROM NORTHERN GHANA
(1966)

Original Dimensions:
31.5" x 12.5" x 6"

Original Materials:
Queen Ebony

The hairstyle is one often seen on women or girls from Northern Ghana at festivals or on special occasions. It is presumably borrowed from the Fulanis. It is carved in beautiful queen ebony with alternate bands of black and brown grains fully exploited.

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