Akwaba Maternal Figure
Ashanti · Ghana
Reference: MTR-12
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- Height
- 32 cm
- Material
- Wood, ceramic beads and pigments
Unusual Ashanti fertility doll, “Akwa Ba”, meaning “welcome” in most ethnic groups of the Akan group. This piece is distinctive for the children surrounding the mother,…
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Full original description
Unusual Ashanti fertility doll, “Akwa Ba”, meaning “welcome” in most ethnic groups of the Akan group. This piece is distinctive for the children surrounding the mother, one on each side of her feet and another on her back. Akan women carry these dolls on their backs to promote fertility, while girls use them to play and practise being mothers.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-20th century or its last third
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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