Name: Wood sculpture, Akuaba of the Ashanti II
SKU: 243043

Nimba Ceremony Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

Bringing a touch of African culture to any home, this fertility doll is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey, depicting a mohawk-like headdress atop a long neck. For the Nimba people of Guinea, fertility dolls and headdresses are part of a rich cultural tradition. This sculpture depicts a piece that would be draped over the shoulders, worn by dancers during agricultural ceremonies.

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£143.99
Obaa Yaa Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture Crafted in Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Bring a touch of African culture to your home with this traditional fertility doll from Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this sculpture by hand, depicting the form of a woman. Dolls like these are often given to women who hope to have a child. This decorative accent is named Obaa Yaa, which refers to a woman born on Thursday.

£71.99 Wholesale

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Red Passion Heart Motif Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture in Red

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

Adding an air of passion to any space, this sculpture is hand-carved from sese wood in the traditional style of fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe of Africa. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this sculpture, which depicts the bust of a woman with a heart shape at the top. This sculpture is painted red with a rustic finish.

£60.99 Wholesale

£60.99
Fante Fertility Doll III Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

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.

£80.99 Wholesale

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Akuaba of the Ashanti II Blue Fertility Doll Wood and Cotton Collectible Sculpture

Abdulai Osman Adam

(31)

Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with an original version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. According to legend, there once was a woman who couldn't conceive, so the village priest told her to craft a doll, dress it and look after it as she would a child. Soon she'd have a child of her own. Custom persists and many women prepare their own Akuaba doll, and when the child is born, Akuaba is given as the baby's first toy. Adam carves this sese wood sculpture by hand, portraying her in blue and sitting on a throne. He adorns her elabourate headdress with African wax prints in cotton.

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Mansa Woman Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana

Winfred Korley

(11)

A woman stands with arms outstretched, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility doll represents an African tradition, often given to women who are hoping to conceive. Hand-carved by Winfred Korley, the sculpture is adorned with beaded jewelry of recycled glass. Korley names the sculpture Mansa, an Akan name given to third-born women.

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£89.99
Akuaba II African Fertility Doll Hand Crafted 28-inch Wood Sculpture

Robert Kofi Ellis

(1)

Robert Kofi Ellis designs an extraordinary version of the legendary fertility doll of Akan origin. Called Akuaba, the doll is characterized by a big round head, very short neck, open arms and a long lean body. Carved of sese wood, the sculpture is adorned with aluminum plates on the head and breasts, as well as painted red lips, eyelids and accents on her headdress.

According to legend, there once was a woman who couldn't conceive, so the village priest told her to craft a doll, dress it and look after it as she would a child. Soon she'd have a child of her own. Custom persists and many women prepare their own Akuaba doll, and when the child is born, Akuaba is given as the baby's first toy.

£161.99 Wholesale

£161.99
Fante Fertility Doll IV Traditional Fante Style African Wood Fertility Sculpture

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

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.

£84.99 Wholesale

£84.99
Only Mother Sese Wood Sitting Mother and Child African Sculpture

Joseph Boateng

(14)

Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng hand-carves this beautiful sese wood sculpture, adding rich textures with applications of aluminum repoussé. Inspired by the concept of motherhood, the artist depicts a sitting mother with her baby tied safely to her back, her head and arms alluding to the traditional West African fertility dolls. The symbolism of the relationship between mother and child makes this work timeless.

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Mother of Twins Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture

Winfred Korley

(11)

Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley carves this statuette by hand of sese wood with extraordinary attention to detail. Twin children adorn each cheek.

£80.99 Wholesale

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Akan Ashanti Doll II West African Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Statuette

Saeed Musah

(38)

Saeed Musah of Ghana designs this original akuaba or fertility doll. The figure is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with recycled glass beads and brass inlay. Such dolls are sometimes carried by West African women who are hoping to conceive and have a healthy child. The artisan thoughtfully adds a couple of holes so that the statue can serve as a pen or pencil holder.

£62.99 Wholesale

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Akosua with Child Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana

Winfred Korley

(11)

A mother and child stand together, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring characteristically exaggerated heads, this fertility doll represents an African tradition as they are often given to women who are hoping to conceive. Hand-carved by Winfred Korley, the mother and child wear beaded jewelry of recycled glass. Korley names the sculpture Akosua, a name given to women who are born on Sunday.

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Akuaba Blessing, Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana

Akoma of West Africa

(5)

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Emerging from a Pot, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana

Winfred Korley

(11)

£89.99 Wholesale

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Ashanti Figure, Hand Crafted Ashanti Fertility Doll

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

£89.99 Wholesale

£89.99
Dipo Ritual, Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana

Winfred Korley

(11)

£98.99 Wholesale

£98.99
Ashanti Girl, Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture

Winfred Korley

(11)

£80.99 Wholesale

£80.99
Ashanti Mother, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture

Winfred Korley

(11)

£84.99 Wholesale

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Blue Ashanti, Ashanti-Style Wood Fertility Dolls from Ghana (Pair)

Raphat Asigbey

(18)

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Dipo Festival, Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana

Winfred Korley

(11)

£107.99 Wholesale

£107.99
Yaa Doll, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads

Winfred Korley

(11)

£84.99 Wholesale

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Wood sculpture, 'Akuaba of the Ashanti II'

Alla

May 22, 2018

A GORGEOUS addition to my collection

This was a gift from a client that I chose; today my Akua'ba of the Ashanti ll statue finally arrived. I love it!! It's exactly as described and came beautifully packaged. It joints other items in my beloved collection of artifacts that speak to me. Abdulai Osman Adam carves from the heart. I'll be returning to purchase more from this Ghanaian artist. Thank you, sir!

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