Daughter of the Earth
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DAUGHTER OF THE EARTH 
(1946)

Original Dimensions:
36" x 12" x 10"

Original Materials:
King or Black Ebony

This piece represents the characteristic shyness of the village folk in Ghana. The gentle twist of her head dropping on her right shoulder, her sleepy eyes and her attempt to cover herself with her arms are meant to accentuate the pattern of her shyness. This is in contrast with women of the Western World who believe in exhibitionism and practice it.

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