Ghana, Ashanti people
Description
Figure of Esi Mansa mother and child
n.d.
Ceramic
25 x 19 x 13" OVERALL
Ceramic figure of an Esi Mansa mother breast feeding an infant These maternity figures, are placed in cult shrines and are thought to enhance the fertility of women, give support during birth and ensure welfare and sufficient nourishment.
Date
n.d.
Creator
Ghana, Ashanti people
Source
Gift of Dr. Fima and Jere Lifshitz
Identifier
2020.003.029
Collection
Citation
Ghana, Ashanti people, “Ghana, Ashanti people,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed April 19, 2024, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/16579.