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Vintage Ashanti fertility doll, also known as an Akua'ba. Hand-carved from solid wood. This culturally significant figure has a stylized, oversized circular head, serene facial features, and a cylindrical form typical of the Ashanti tribe of Ghana.Traditionally carried by women as a symbol of fertility, protection, and beauty, this Akua'ba doll represents one of the most iconic figures in African tribal art. Whether you're a collector, decorator, or lover of global folk art, this unique piece adds a meaningful and striking touch.Akua'ba dolls were traditionally used by Ashanti women hoping to conceive a child. These figures, often carried on their backs like infants, were believed to bring fertility and ensure beauty and health for the child.
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