Fertility doll "akua ba" · Ghana, Ashanti · ID: 3042919
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Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, BelgiumSize
H: 37,5 cm
H: 14.8 inch
Description
wood, black patina, rare form with carved legs, slightly dam. (breasts, nose), missing parts (both feet), abrasion of paint, base.
The legend goes that a childless woman, called “akua”, asked a sorcerer for help. He recommended her to order the carving of a wooden child. “Akua” followed his advice and always carried the doll around with her. It was called “akua ba” which means no more than “Akuas child”. Finally she gave birth to a beautiful daughter".