They are an Akan people.
The
theme of mother and child is important in
African art and is often depicted in figurative
sculptures that express concerns for fertility
and continuity.
A universal theme, mother and child figures symbolize nourishment, family, and the continuity
of life. The
seated female displays poise, dignity and stability. The
mother, who grasps her breast, seems to offer the milk of
human kindness. She is a symbol of the
eternal cycle.
Height: 20" x Width and Depth: 8 ¼"
Base has been well repaired.
