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Wood fertility doll, "Teenager"

Name: Wood fertility doll, 'Teenager'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 103115
Price: 93.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (60 reviews)

Product ID: 103115

by Emmanuel Nyadedzor (60)

With budding breasts and gently curving hips, this young lady is poised on the threshold of adulthood. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts a beautiful fertility... more

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With budding breasts and gently curving hips, this young lady is poised on the threshold of adulthood. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts a beautiful fertility doll, gifted by Ghanaian parents to daughters at puberty. Tradition dictates that a woman who cannot conceive should sleep with this doll by her side, and eventually she will be able to bear children.

0.30 kgs
0.7 lbs

30 cm H x 13.5 cm W x 7.5 cm D
11.75" H x 5.25" W x 3" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and brass
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 103115

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Emmanuel Nyadedzor

West Africa

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Adit

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Sep 05, 2024

“Nice details”

Went in to my dining room wall.

Purchased Item Abundance, Akan Wood Mask from Ghanaian Artisan

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Dr Karen

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May 27, 2024

“Nice Christmas gifts”

I gave these as Christmas gifts to a business colleague. Something unique and different for those who have everything. Liked the fact they were made of wood.

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Tonya

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Jul 13, 2023

“Very appreciative addition”

Very fine quality and design. The attention to detail is amazing.

Home decor

Purchased Item Green Giant, Original Green West African Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask

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Microcredit Financing

Emmanuel Nyadedzor has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $1200. Proceeds were used to purchase wood, metal plates, polish and paint to continue production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist

Emmanuel Nyadedzor Masks and carvings

(60)

"The nicest part about my craft is seeing several carved works lying down in the workshop, I get excited to know they may all go to different places in the world."

Ghanaian brothers Emmanuel and Daniel Nyadedzor have been working with Novica for many years. "After completing a course in auto mechanics... read more