{"product_id":"large-hand-carved-african-akua-ba-style-family-sculpture","title":"Large Hand-Carved African Akua’ba Style Family Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eA striking and highly decorative hand-carved African-inspired family sculpture in the traditional Akua’ba fertility figure style, featuring a central female figure flanked by two smaller companion figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eBeautifully carved from solid wood, the sculpture displays bold geometric styling with oversized circular heads, simplified body forms, and intricate beadwork decoration to the faces. The larger central figure is further embellished with colourful beaded detailing and a stylised bird motif to the forehead, creating a wonderfully graphic and sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eInspired by traditional West African fertility figures associated with the Akan and Ashanti peoples of Ghana, this piece blends traditional symbolism with later Afro-modern decorative craftsmanship, making it an eye-catching statement piece for contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eThe warm dark finish and visible hand-carved character give the sculpture excellent texture and depth, while the family grouping composition adds both visual balance and emotional appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eA superb decorative object ideal for shelves, consoles, sideboards, or curated interior spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpec4l\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eHeight: 65 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eWidth: 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eGood vintage decorative condition with age-related wear, surface marks, natural imperfections  consistent with hand-carved wooden pieces.There is some repair to the base otherwise presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"36ctsy\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eApproximate Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eLate 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15b8vzy\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eHand-carved wood with painted and beaded decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qmhe54\" data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zj2kmb\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eAfro-modern interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xd6c0\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eBohemian décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17fddo9\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eEclectic interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eret14\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eInterior design styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yx445f\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eStatement shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z9jplq\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eAfrican-inspired decorative collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Temple-House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53968008872278,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/3566\/6006\/files\/fertilitysymbol1.jpg?v=1779465539","url":"https:\/\/temple-house.co.uk\/products\/large-hand-carved-african-akua-ba-style-family-sculpture","provider":"Temple-House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}