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Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture, "Mother of Twins"

Product ID: 184189

Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive, and she serves... more

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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.

  • 0.46 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 18.5" H x 7" W x 2.8" D
  • 18.5" H x 7" W x 2.8" D

  • Sese wood, stone beads
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 184189
Winfred Korley
Winfred Korley

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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LR

From Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Jun 16, 2016

“great craftsmanship”

as a mother of twins, this helps me connect with women of other cultures

Purchased Item Mother of Twins, Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture

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Martha

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Nov 27, 2024

“Uniquely beautiful”

I love it and get compliments on it all the time.

Purchased Item Texture of Love, Handcrafted Wood Heart-Shaped Wall Mirror from Ghana

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Diana

From Seattle Washington

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Dec 22, 2022

“Wondrtful table”

This is a very nicely constructed well thought out table. The workmanship is great and it comes well packaged.

Purchased Item African Sweethearts, Wood accent table

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

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.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

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

Job Creator

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

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Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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