Vintage African Fertility Doll, Akuaba/Akwaba order Fertility Doll, Akuaba Doll, African Sculpture

Vintage Akuaba Fertility Doll adorned with beads

Approximate age 1980's or early 90s

Height: Approx. 13 inches
Width: Face 6 inches

AKuaba fertiliity Dolls are found among the Akan people of Ghana mainly the Fantis and Ashantis

Traditionally Akuaba fertility dolls were given to women as a fertility aid.

Akuaba dolls were carried on the backs of women hoping to conceive or to ensure the attractiveness of the unborn child or used as preparation for young girls as they transition into adulthood

When not in use these dolls were carefully cared for and stored for traditional ceremonies

In modern times they are commonly order regarded as a symbol of good luck.

Handmade, beautifully carved piece.