Figurine

93-9-121V

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 93-9-121V
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Ghana
Date Made 1900-1971
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Wood Carving of daily life activities. Three figures seated in long boat. All wearing hats. Figure at rear is rowing with paddle; middle figure is a woman with baby on back; front figure is missing left arm. Boat has "cargo" of bottles or possibly fruit(?).

Height 4.1 cm
Length 9.7 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Harvey and Doris Tower, 1993

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