Couple of Ashanti Akua'ba fertility statuettes, Ghana, 1990s-2000s.

A pair of Ashanti fertility statuettes "Akua'ba" from Ghana, handcrafted, made of darkened wood with ochre details. Vintage from the 1990s-2000s. Male and female figures with large flat heads, faces sculpted in relief, and ribbed necks. Headdresses adorned with incised geometric patterns, highlighted with ochre like the details of the faces and bodies. 50cm in height for the male and 49cm for the female, 17cm maximum width and 8cm depth. Very good overall condition. Slight wear on the top of the male's headdress, small discreet moisture spots on the body, and a few minor signs of age. Weighing 560g and 790g, totaling 1.35kg for the pair.