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Original Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs and believed it to bring pregnancy … Read more Original Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs and believed it to bring pregnancy and a healthy childbirth. The Ashanti women would dress up the embryo appearing figure with clothes and adorn with jewelry as role teaching. Great collector's piece with deep symbolism. See less
- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 3ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Original Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs and believed it to bring pregnancy … moreOriginal Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs and believed it to bring pregnancy and a healthy childbirth. The Ashanti women would dress up the embryo appearing figure with clothes and adorn with jewelry as role teaching. Great collector's piece with deep symbolism. less
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