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Handmade Fertility Doll Sculpture, "Queen Mother"

Asantewaa, the name of this doll, was a brave queen mother of the Ashanti people... more

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Asantewaa, the name of this doll, was a brave queen mother of the Ashanti people of Ghana. She was renowned for her ability to lead men into war, and since that time, many women who bear this name manifest a representative level of valor and intelligence. Carved from sese wood, the piece exemplifies Daniel Nyadedzor's creative and historical artistry. Aluminum plates, emulsion paints, clay, and a finish of Mansion polish complete the reverent design. The carving is known as an akuaba, or fertility doll.

  • 0.47 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 40 cm H x 13 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 15.75" H x 5" W x 3.1" D

  • Sese wood
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Joseph

From Florida

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07/07/2021

"Adds a touch of flair to the room"

They are very well made and add a bit of interest to where they are placed. I am super happy for this purchase and will buy more from this extremely talented artist!

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  • Decoration

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Queen Mother, Handmade Fertility Doll Sculpture

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Tonya

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07/13/2023

"Very appreciative addition"

Very fine quality and design. The attention to detail is amazing.

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Green Giant, Original Green West African Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask

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Lady K's Treasures

From West Michigan, USA

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07/11/2023

"So elegant !!!"

Ive been looking at this table for awhile, it is so lovely. So when I had a discount available, I had to use it for this table. I am so glad. It is much more lovely than I expected, much heavier, also. I cherish my things that are handmade.

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Myself
  • Occasion: birthday

Bab

From Sweden

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01/23/2023

"A nice doll"

Its nice.

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Bab

From Sweden

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12/14/2022

"A string too short"

I give one star just because of string. This artist wants to economize some milimeter in the string and he doesnt think how it could be hanged on the wall.I bought 3 times and I had always the same problem.

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Bab

From Sweden

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12/14/2022

"A string too short"

I give one star just because of string. This artist want to economize some milimeter in the string and he dont think how it could be hanged on the wall.I bought 3 times and I had always the same problem.

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