{"product_id":"ashanti-akuaba-fertility-doll-from-ghana-14-h-x-5-w-x-1-5-d","title":"Ashanti Akua'ba Fertility Doll from Ghana - 14\" H X 5\" W X 1.5\" D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional hand-carved wood Ashanti fertility doll \"Akua'ba\" with a disc-shaped head, short projecting arms, ringed neck, breasts, and a protruding navel. These \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewooden effigies are from Ghana and are worn by pregnant women to ensure the arrival of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eGhana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture: \u003c\/strong\u003emid\/late-20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFigure\u003c\/span\u003e: 12.75 in. H X 5.25 in. W (head)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFigure Base\u003c\/span\u003e: 1.25 in. W X 1.25 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWooden Base\u003c\/span\u003e: 3.38 in. W X 3.63 in. D X 1 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTotal\u003c\/span\u003e: 13.88 in. 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