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Product ID: 254447
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian artisan carves the female figure by hand from sese wood and adorns it with recycled glass beads and a loincloth.
You can find our african wood sculpture 'Fante Fertility Doll II' by Emmanuel Opoku Asante in categories such as Female Form Sculpture and Wood Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Microcredit Financing
Emmanuel Opoku Asante has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $800.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"I get my inspiration from my workers, when I see the joy with which they approach their work, and from the compliments I receive from customers on our designs."
"I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. "I specialise in antiqued and... read more