FANTE people are part of the Akan group of ethnicities located in the central and western coastal region of Ghana. FANTE table lamp was inspired by the FANTE fertility doll. The FANTE doll was traditionally carried by women on their backs and believed it will bring pregnancy and a healthy childbirth. the Ashanti women would dress the embryo appearing figure with cloths and adorn with jewellery as an expression of idealized beauty, they are supposed to Favor the appearance of their future children. The doll features a big-headed motif with joint eyebrows and nose, as well as suspended arms attached to a cylindrical body.
FANTI table lamp is created to symbolize fertility and health for the Ashanti empire.
PRODUCT FEATURES
FANTE table lamp is made of metal and polished deep brass with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. the pendant light mimics the embryo looking form of the FANTI doll with the joint eyebrows and nose represented by the light source, The form is embraced with jewellery as seen with the FANTE doll.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
GHANA 🇬🇭
DIMENSION
W 35 CM | D 25 CM | H 53 CM
W 13.7 IN | D 9.8 IN | H 20.8 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
*Metal work, foundry, welding.
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
*Casted brass, Polished brass, fabric shader.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size, brass tone/colour available with an upcharge. Tribal scarification remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth and Metal Cleaner.
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