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Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa, "Ashanti Mother"

Name: Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa, 'Ashanti Mother'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 215419
Price: 129.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (28 reviews)

Product ID: 215419

by Emmanuel Opoku Asante (28)

Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to... more

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Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the lovely doll that also represents beauty and wisdom, dressing her in African beads

0.70 kgs
1.5 lbs

51.5 cm H x 20 cm W x 6 cm D
20.25" H x 7.75" W x 2.4" D

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Sese wood, recycled glass beads
Features a rustic, rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 215419

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Emmanuel Opoku Asante

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks and sculptures

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Sudipta

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Nov 01, 2024

“Bringing Africa closer”

Very well made and reflects the beauty of untamed Africa. Only suggestion is to include a better provision to hang it.

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Taniea

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Oct 29, 2023

“Beautiful Craftsmanship!”

This peice adding just what I needed for my gallery wall.

Purchased Item Northern Water Spirit, Hand Carved African Mask with Raffia

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Pali

From Novi, Michigan

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Jun 29, 2023

“Love it!”

I love the look of this artifacts. It has now joined other masks on the wall that i purchased from Novica. I will recommend this product.

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Preserving Traditions

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

Microcredit Financing

Emmanuel Opoku Asante has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $800.

Job Creator

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

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Moving On Up

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

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This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist

Emmanuel Opoku Asante Hand-carved African masks and sculptures

(28)

"I get my inspiration from my workers, when I see the joy with which they approach their work, and from the compliments I receive from customers on our designs."

"I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. "I specialize in antiqued and... read more