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Send to a friendAfrican Fertility Doll Hand Crafted 28-inch Wood Sculpture, "Akuaba II"
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Delivery EstimateRobert 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.
- 3.18 kgs
- 7.0 lbs
- 71 cm H x 28 cm W x 15.5 cm D
- 28" H x 11" W x 6" D
- Sese wood and aluminum
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
- Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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William Curry
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07/20/2016
"Original African Wood Mask, 'Dan Origins'"
This mask is also gorgeous and what you see is EXACLTY what you get. I love the colors and the size of this mask!! As I've said before, the people who pack these masks do an EXCELLENT job and all the masks I've ordered have arrived in perfect condition. NOVICA sells nice stuff!!!
Best Uses
- Wall hanging decoration
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Dan Origins, Original African Wood Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
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