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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 elaborate headdress with African wax prints in cotton.
- 0.39 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 39 cm H x 13 cm W x 8 cm D
- 15.25" H x 5" W x 3.1" D
- Sese wood, cotton trim
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Alex
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06/16/2016
"nice"
my favs toy! thoug was at 80$...
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Janice
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08/31/2019
"Standout art"
Adds brightness and colors to my home. Hoping this fertility sculpture works for my daughter.
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Alla
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05/22/2018
"A GORGEOUS addition to my collection"
This was a gift from a client that I chose; today my Akuaba of the Ashanti ll statue finally arrived. I love it!! Its 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. Ill be returning to purchase more from this Ghanaian artist. Thank you, sir!
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Nadine
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02/12/2024
"Baluba..."
Gift for son, he absolutely loves it as this is his first mask of many to cover his wall...I say, it is well made and beautifully crafted and would definitely buy again for myself.
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Baluba Rings, African Sese Wood Mask with Beige and Black Rings from Ghana
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: birthday
Consuelo
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05/22/2023
"A cherished gift"
It s a beauty; all we could hope & a lovely piece to add to his collection
Best Uses
- Add to his collection of elephant
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Gye Nyame Elephant, Wood Aluminum and Brass Elephant Sculpture from Ghana
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- This was a gift for: Dr Covington
- Occasion: thank you
B. Lynne
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12/16/2022
"Perfect symbol"
For years my son and I used a single musical note as a symbol between the two of us. Finding this was such a treat. It was a perfect gift for him and designed in such a way that it was masculine enough.
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Dark Note, Ebony Wood Musical Note Pendant Necklace from Ghana
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