Description: Ashanti fertility doll from Ghana Powerful Wooden Akua'ba (Ashanti) Doll Carved out of a Single Piece of Wood. Standing tall with arms wide to receive a blessing to her womb. The legend and tradition continued as most carvers carved these “Akua’ba” dolls and people bought it with the belief that it will free them from a barren situation. Once the woman conceived and had a successful delivery, she would return the figure to the shrine as a form of offering. With Native offerings, Cowry shell earrings one is backward - as shown in close up and is marked damaged on bottom due to normal wear and tear nicks and cuts but still a solid sturdy piece. THere's no threat of it falling apart. wonderful addition to any collection. CONDITION: Patina is worn, has cuts and nicks throughout body; 1 cowry earring is on backward. 13 Inches Tall 5.5 Inches Wide head 3.5 Inches Deep at base Weight 6 ounces
Price: 29.69 USD
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
End Time: 2025-01-11T15:29:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ghanaian
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: no
Size: Small
Item Length: 3.5 in
Region of Origin: Africa Ghana
Framing: polished
Personalize: No
Year of Production: unk
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 13 in
Style: Ghana, Africana, Sculpted
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 5.5 inch
Culture: Akua'ba Ashanti
Signed: No
Title: Ashanti Fertility Doll
Period: Art Deco (1920-1940)
Material: Wooden
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: fertility
Type: Female form
COA Issued By: N/A
Theme: Fertility
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Production Technique: Handmade
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ghana
