african statue wooden Ashanti African Fertility Idol Fan Primitive Art Fan-7675

35.8/34.2 CM
Numerous Ashanti hand fans can be found in the market, but there are certain features that make this one unique. Firstly, the incising on the female figure, which represents a fertility goddess in Ashanti culture, is done in vibrant colors. Unlike other fans of this kind that have either no carving or just three vertical lines at the base, this particular fan has intricate incising on both sides. Additionally, the purple and fuchsia dye used on the woven elephant grass that forms the fan is uncommon.