Akua’ba Figurine (Late 19th Century CE)
A woman named Akua, struggling with infertility, sought guidance from a priest who instructed her to commission a wooden figurine of a girl.
Ghana
Antiquities from Ghana reflect the cultural heritage of societies in West Africa known for their artistic traditions and complex social structures. The objects illustrate how craftsmanship and symbolism played an important role in expressing status, belief, and identity.