'Akua Mma' doll, West Africa, 1880-1930

Carved wooden doll or "Akua Mma", in stylized form with flat discoidal head, represents ideal of beauty, Ashanti, West Africa, 1880-1930

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3057902

Title

'Akua Mma' doll, West Africa, 1880-1930

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: height 245 mm; head, approx.: diameter 110 mm; base: diameter 48 mm