Ashanti Fertility Doll, African Fertility Statue, Akua’ba Wooden Sculpture, African Wood Carving (E) Handcrafted with the bark representing a

with the bark representing a Maasai shuka wrap

The women would carry the dolls and according to the Ashanti mythology

5 Inches (top of head to bottom of the stand) x Width-5

Inspiration: An African man

5 Inches (top of head to bottom) x Width-5 Inches (left to right) x Depth-2

Ashanti Fertility Doll, African Fertility Statue, Akua’ba Wooden Sculpture, African Wood Carving (E) Handcrafted with the bark representing aHistory: Fertility dolls are traditionally from the Ashanti community of Ghana; the native name for the fertility dolls is Akuaba. Traditionally, the dolls were believed to bring good luck to women trying to conceive; as well as good health and joy to expectant mothers. The women would carry the dolls and according to the Ashanti mythology, the bearer of these dolls would give birth to beautiful and healthy children. Description: Material: Wood Color: