The object is a stylized brass sculpture depicting a human figure engaged in the act of pounding. The figure stands upright and holds a pestle with both hands, poised above a conical mortar placed in front. A small child clings to the figure’s back, suggesting a maternal role. The figure’s body is elongated and abstract, with simplified facial features and pronounced headgear or hairstyle. The attire features engraved patterns, adding decorative detail to the otherwise smooth surface. The entire piece is mounted on a narrow rectangular base, providing stability to the sculpture. The style and posture evoke themes of daily life, labor, and nurturing.
Source: Oweh Art Gallery. Ashanti (Akan) Gold‑Weight Figures, Bronze-cast (lost-wax) , Private collection, Benin city
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