Akwaba Maternity
Ashanti · Ghana
Reference: MTR-12
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- Height
- 32 cm
- Material
- Wood, ceramic beads and pigments
Curious ashanti fertility doll “Akwa Ba”, “welcome” in most ethnic groups of the group Akan. The originality c of this piece is the presence of children…
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Full original description
Curious ashanti fertility doll “Akwa Ba”, “welcome” in most ethnic groups of the group Akan. The originality c of this piece is the presence of children surrounding the mother, one on either side of her feet and one on the back. Women Akan They carry these dolls behind their backs to promote fertility and girls use them to play and train to be mothers.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or last third
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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