Fertility doll "akua ba · Ghana, Fante · ID: 3052892

Name: Fertility doll "akua ba
SKU: 3052892
Price: 1000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Price

EUR 1,000

plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance

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Provenance

Canadian Private Collection

Size

H: 28,8 cm

H: 11.3 inch

Description

wood, pokerwork, hair, fiber, glass beads, base

The name of these dolls is rooted in a traditional legend: A childless woman named Akua - her name referring to a woman born on a Wednesday - turned to a priest in her distress.
He advised her to have a wooden figure carved and to carry it with her as if it were a child. Akua followed his advice, had the doll made, and carried it with her at all times.

The figure was called Akuaba, meaning “Akua’s child.” According to the tradition, her wish was eventually fulfilled, and Akua gave birth to a beautiful daughter.

The object Fertility doll “akua ba with the object ID 3052892 was part of the auction Auction 106 on April 25, 2026, lot number 309 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,000 in Open sale.

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