This striking wooden figure is an Akuaba doll, a traditional fertility symbol from the Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa. Known for its distinctive flat, circular head, the Akuaba represents idealized beauty in Ashanti culture and carries deep spiritual significance.
Key Features:
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Hand-carved from wood
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Large, flat head with stylized features: high forehead, narrow chin, small eyes and mouth
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Simplified, cylindrical body with symbolic elements such as small arms and breasts
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Smooth patina and symmetrical craftsmanship
Cultural Significance:
Akuaba dolls are historically carried by Ashanti women seeking fertility. The doll is treated with care and love—bathed, clothed, and spoken to—as a way of invoking fertility, beauty, and protection. Even after childbirth, many women continue to keep the Akuaba as a charm for health, luck, and prosperity.
This particular piece is a well-crafted example, likely made for ritual use or high-quality decorative purposes. Whether displayed in a home, collection, or gallery, it brings with it a rich story of tradition and maternal hope.
Dimensions: 24cm tall
Condition: Good Patina no visible cracks or restoration
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