Vintage Mid-Century African Ashanti Akua\'ba Fertility Doll Sculptur For Sale

The Antique African Ashanti Akuaba Fertility Figure is a beautifully crafted sculpture made of wood, originating from the Bamana tribe. This intricately carved piece holds significance in representing fertility and is a traditional symbol of the tribe\'s culture. The detailed craftsmanship and wood material make this piece a valuable and unique addition to any art collection or display.The selected region shows a dark, hand-carved wooden Ashantiakua\'bafertility figure from Ghana, featuring a flat, circular disc-shaped head, a ringed cylindrical neck, short outstretched arms, and geometric carved patterns along the torso.
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintagehand-carved in Ghana, West Africa. Dating back to themid-20th century (circa 1940s–1950s), this stylized wooden carving is a wonderful representation of traditional tribal folk art.The piece showcases the iconic architectural traits highly prized by collectors of African ethnographica: a large, flat, circular disc-shaped head symbolizing wisdom, a highly defined ringed neck representing beauty and health, and clean geometric linear incisions detailing the slender columnar torso. It is completed with short outstretched arms and stands independently on its carved integrated pedestal base.The wood has aged beautifully, exhibiting a gorgeous, deep semi-matte dark brown patina built up from decades of natural handling. Perfect for collectors of Mid-Century Modern decor, bohemian spaces, or global tribal antiquities.Dimensions:

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Design and Features

• Head:Flat, large, and circular, with minimalist facial features including horizontal carved eyebrows and a vertical ridge for the nose.
• Neck:Cylindrical and marked with horizontal ringed ridges, which symbolize beauty and health in Ashanti tradition.
• Body:Slender and columnar with small horizontal projecting arms and incised linear geometric detailing.

Cultural Context

• Origin:Created by the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana.
• Purpose:Traditionally used as ritual fertility dolls carried by women to promote conception and ensure the birth of a healthy, beautiful child.
• The base has broken but last picture shows it hung on the wall.