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Wood fertility doll, "Ashanti Donkor"

Product ID: 208983

Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face shows scarifications known as donkor, and... more

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Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face shows scarifications known as donkor, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. By Winfred Korley, the image boasts beaded jewelry. "Donkor is a tribal mark given to protect a child from evil spirits in Ghana," the artisan says. "Other ethnic groups protect children with these tribal marks, yet others identify them with donkor."

  • 0.19 kgs
  • 0.4 lbs
  • 34 cm H x 5.5 cm W x 3 cm D
  • 13.5" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D

  • Sese wood, recycled glass beads
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 208983
Winfred Korley
Winfred Korley

áfrica Occidental

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Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Wood fertility doll Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face shows scarifications known as donkor, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. By Winfred Korley, the image boasts beaded jewelry. "Donkor is a tribal mark given to protect a child from evil spirits in Ghana," the artisan says. "Other ethnic groups protect children with these tribal marks, yet others identify them with donkor." Wood fertility doll Ashanti Donkor
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