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Statue of fertility Aku-Aba wood aged black 47cm
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The doll fertility Ashanti : object deco from theafrican art
Dimensions : height 47 x width 19 x depth 9cm Material : bois exotic from sectors regulated.
This figurine is fully sculpted and hand-painted a testament to the unique know-how of our artisans in the old photo effect is outstanding ! Here of average size, this statuette is also available in small and large format.
The dolls fertility rate (Aku-aba or Akwaba) are very prevalent and sought for their protective properties. They were formerly worn on the back like real babies by women from Ghana and Côte d'ivoire in order to foster the birth and help stave off any worries of sterility. The Akans of Ghana accounted for these dolls with large heads that are flat circular very stylized.
A bit of history
Once in Ghana, a young woman Ashanti (ancient civilization of ghana) named Akua ("born on Wednesday") had difficulties to have a child (Ba). She went to consult the traditional healer, who recommended him to sculpt a small child of wood, and carry it, feed it, treat it as it would have done with a child of flesh and bone.
In the sight with his wooden doll cinched on his back, the villagers the were sometimes of the finger in a mocking "look at the child of Akua !" (Akua Ba). But Akua fell pregnant and gave life to a little girl full of health.
Its success encouraged other women with the same difficulties, to do also sculpt small dolls of wood. They named Akua'ba (the child of Akua) in his honor.
- Summary
- Ashanti or Aku-Aba fertility dolls are highly sought after for their protective properties. It is believed that they promote births and ward off sterility problems
- Size
- height 47 x width 19 x depth 9cm approx.
- Information
- This article may present imperfections and differences in appearance compared to the photographed model, proof of its artisanal origin and its authenticity.
- Delivery method
- Standard item
- Theme
- Decoration
- Type
- Statue, sculpture
- Material
- Wood
- Colour
- black
- Origin
- Handcrafted and fair
- Patterns & Symbols
- Doll
- Virtues and benefits
- Femininity and fertility
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Customers Reviews
Reviews 1 Review moderation 5/5
Très jolie statuette
Mon appartement n'étant pas très lumineux la perception de ses couleurs est différente et à mon gout sont plus jolies et rend la statuette plus belle. Comme toujours chez CocoPapaya l'article est arrivé rapidement et très bien emballé avec un message toujours sympa. Merci :)
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