Ashanti Akua'ba Fertility Doll from Ghana - 14" H X 5" W X 2" D
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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-20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Wear: Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures.
Dimensions:
Figure: 13.25 in. H X 4.62 in. W (head)
Figure Base: 2.5 in. W X 2.25 in. D
Acrylic Base: 4 in. L X 3 in. W X 1 in. H
Total: 14.25 in. H
Reference:
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois
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