Ashanti Akua'ba Fertility Doll from Ghana - 14" H X 5" W X 1.5" D

Traditional hand-carved wood Ashanti fertility doll "Akua'ba" with a disc-shaped head, short projecting arms, ringed neck, breasts, and a protruding navel. These wooden effigies are from Ghana and are worn by pregnant women to ensure the arrival of children.

This piece has an amazing patina, comes with a new acrylic base and is in excellent vintage condition. It would be suitable to stand alone or be part of a larger collection with other West African wooden carvings. Display in a study or office on a bookshelf or side table in any décor.  

Place of Origin: Ghana

Date of Manufacture: mid/late-20^th Century

Condition: Excellent 

Wear: Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures. 

Dimensions:

Figure: 12.75 in. H X 5.25 in. W (head)

Figure Base: 1.25 in. W X 1.25 in. D

Wooden Base: 3.38 in. W X 3.63 in. D X 1 in. H

Total: 13.88 in. H

Reference:  

The Met

Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois

Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida

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