Akuaba Puppe Ashanti - Statue - Achantis - Ghana






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The Akuaba is a traditional fertility doll from the Ashanti culture in Ghana, particularly from the region around Kumasi. These dolls are often carved from wood and have a distinctive shape with a flat head and a rounded body. They are frequently adorned with colorful Kente fabrics and glass beads, underscoring their cultural significance and aesthetics.
The Akuaba is traditionally used by women who wish for children. It is believed that wearing or venerating this doll promotes fertility. The doll can also be seen as a symbol of beauty and femininity.
Its height of 36 cm (14.17 inches) makes it a handy object that serves both as artwork and as a spiritual symbol. The use of materials such as wood and woven cotton Kente demonstrates the craftsmanship and the cultural traditions of the Ashanti.
Material: wood, woven cotton Kente, glass beads.
The right arm has been repaired
Origin: Kumasi, Ghana.
Height: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
XX century
The object will be sent together with an invoice showing VAT
The shipment is usually dispatched within 24 hours in professional packaging.
The Akuaba is a traditional fertility doll from the Ashanti culture in Ghana, particularly from the region around Kumasi. These dolls are often carved from wood and have a distinctive shape with a flat head and a rounded body. They are frequently adorned with colorful Kente fabrics and glass beads, underscoring their cultural significance and aesthetics.
The Akuaba is traditionally used by women who wish for children. It is believed that wearing or venerating this doll promotes fertility. The doll can also be seen as a symbol of beauty and femininity.
Its height of 36 cm (14.17 inches) makes it a handy object that serves both as artwork and as a spiritual symbol. The use of materials such as wood and woven cotton Kente demonstrates the craftsmanship and the cultural traditions of the Ashanti.
Material: wood, woven cotton Kente, glass beads.
The right arm has been repaired
Origin: Kumasi, Ghana.
Height: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
XX century
The object will be sent together with an invoice showing VAT
The shipment is usually dispatched within 24 hours in professional packaging.
