Handmade Ashanti Figure Wood Fertility Doll (Ghana)

Blue Ashanti,'Ashanti-Style Wood Fertility Dolls from Ghana (Pair)'

Traditionally given to Ashanti women who hope to have children, this pair of fertility dolls is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. A male and a female figure are hand-carved from sese wood, given a painted finish in hues of blue, green, and black... ... more

Handmade Ashanti Donkor Wood Fertility Doll (Ghana) - 13.5" H x 6" W x 2.4" D

Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face shows scarifications known as donkor, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. By Winfred Korley, the image boasts beaded jewelry. ... more

Akan Ashanti Doll II,'West African Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Statuette'

Saeed Musah of Ghana designs this original akuaba or fertility doll. The figure is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with recycled glass beads and brass inlay. Such dolls are sometimes carried by West African women who are hoping to conceive... ... more

Bungalow Rose 2 Piece Ashanti & Wood Fertility Dolls Set Wood in Black/Blue/Brown | 14 H x 4.9 W x 3.5 D in | Wayfair

Traditionally given to Ashanti women who hope to have children, this pair of fertility dolls are designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. A male and a female figure are hand-carved from Sese wood, given a painted finish in hues of blue, green, and black... ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Comforter Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 11.75 H x 4.7 W x 1.6 D in | Wayfair

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. Nana Frimpong carves the lovely doll that also represents beauty and wisdom. |... ... more

17 Stories Handmade Beloved Ghana Ebony Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 5.25 H x 3.1 W x 2.6 D in | Wayfair E26C46189EBE4A64BC390BD005DF869A

Ghana, the ancient land of the Akan people, brings to the world a new vision of life and art with its stunning landscapes and cultural wealth. Proud of this prosperous country, also known as a golden land, artisan Anna Yawson pays homage to her beloved... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Girl' - Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture

Standing with open arms this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley carves this image by hand dressing her in beads. ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Mother' - Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture

The Ashanti women of Ghana regard this doll as a fertility talisman. They take her along with them everywhere for the doll is believed to foster conception preferably a daughter. Winfred Korley celebrates West African beliefs and customs with a hand... ... more

Handmade Fante Fertility Doll III African wood sculpture (Ghana) - 51 x 21 x 13

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 shining art. ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Figure'

Hand-carved of African sese wood her stylized contours are graceful and feminine. Beads adorn the body of this beautiful fertility doll by Emmanuel Opoku Asante and she wears a red loincloth. Believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby this... ... more

Green Fante,'Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck... ... more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Fertility Doll V African Wood Sculpture

Fertility dolls such as this one by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante were traditionally given to Ashanti women who were unable to conceive. The artisan carves the figure by hand from native sese wood and adds recycled glass bead jewelry. ... more

Handmade Wood Fertility Doll, 'Beautiful Ashanti Mother' (Ghana) - 27.5" H x 7.25" W x 4.3" D

Youthful and beautiful, her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. ... more

Novica Handmade Blessed Ashanti Mother Wood Fertility Doll

Youthful and beautiful, her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. ... more

Handmade Twins Wood Fertility Dolls, Set of 2 (Ghana) - 7" H x 3.5" W x 1.8" D

Subtle color distinguishes these beautiful fertility dolls. Nana Frimpong depicts a pair of twins. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. ... more

Handmade Fante Fertility Doll I Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 42 x 12 x 10

I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. I developed the art of carving at a young age. ... more

Handmade Dipo Ritual Wood fertility doll (Ghana) - 48 x 18 x 10

I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. I developed the art of carving at a young age. ... more

Fante Fertility Doll I,'Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture'

Winfred Korley finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of Ghana's Fante people for the design of this antiqued fertility doll. Expertly carved by hand from sese wood, the sculpture features white beaded earrings and necklace. "The fetish priest... ... more

African wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Fertility Doll V'

Fertility dolls such as this one by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante were traditionally given to Ashanti women who were unable to conceive. The artisan carves the figure by hand from native sese wood and adds recycled glass bead jewelry. ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Beautiful Ashanti Mother'

Youthful and beautiful her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. Believed to assist a... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Blessed Ashanti Mother'

Youthful and beautiful her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. Believed to assist a... ... more

Handmade New Edition Ashanti "Oheneba" Prince Stool (Ghana)

This is, arguably, one of the finest Stools to come from Ghana in recent years. Add a substantial upgrade to your eclectic décor with New Edition Ashanti King Stool hand-carved of premium African hardwood by international renowned master carver K. Olu. ... more

Handmade Akuaba Of The Ashanti I Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 18" H x 6" W x 3.1" D

Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with his extraordinary version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. ... more

Mansa Woman,'Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana'

A woman stands with arms outstretched, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility doll represents an African tradition, often given to women who are hoping to... ... more

Dipo Festival,'Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana'

Among certain ethnic groups in Eastern Ghana, the Dipo festival is celebrated each spring. The rituals and ceremonies usher young girls into womanhood, and signify that they are of age to be married. The young women may be adorned with beads that are... ... more

'Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana'

Bringing a touch of African culture to any home, this fertility doll is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey, depicting a mohawk-like headdress atop a long neck. For the Nimba people of Guinea, fertility dolls and headdresses are part of a... ... more

Wood fertility dolls, 'Twins' (pair) - Fertility Doll Wood Sculptures

Subtle color distinguishes these beautiful fertility dolls. Nana Frimpong depicts a pair of twins. In Ghana such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Frimpong names the pair Panin (elder twin) and Kakra (younger twin) in... ... more

Ashanti Poise,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Ashanti Sculpture from Ghana'

Full of poise, this Ghanaian sculpture is hand-carved of sese wood and given an antiqued finish. Christian Kwesi Tawiah creates the sculpture to depict a woman. He draws inspiration from the Ashanti tribe of Africa, depicting a woman with braided hair... ... more

Handmade Ashanti Sankofa Bird Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Working in sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti adinkra symbol from Ghana known as sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past. ... more

Handmade Ashanti Friendship Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 32 x 12 x 10

Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World program, and in periodicals including Business Week, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post. ... more

'Queen Mother' (pair) - Handmade Fertility Doll Sculptures

Asantewaa the name of this pair of dolls was a brave queen mother of the Ashanti people of Ghana. She was renowned for her ability to lead men into war and since that time many women who bear this name manifest a representative level of valor and... ... more

Kafuinam,'Ewe Culture African Wood Mask Handmade by Ghana Artisan'

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. The artisan names it Kafuinam , an Ewe name... ... more

Novica Handmade Blue Ashanti Wood Fertility Dolls (Pair)

Traditionally given to Ashanti women who hope to have children, this pair of fertility dolls is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. ... more

Handmade Fertility Statue (Ghana)

This handmade work is brought to you by World Peaces, a Fair Trade company, where we believe peace is something we create together. Ashanti Statue Often called a fertility doll, this piece exudes dignity, draws in prosperity and celebrates femininity. ... more

Novica Handmade Obaa Yaa Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture

Bring a touch of African culture to your home with this traditional fertility doll from Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this sculpture by hand, depicting the form of a woman. Dolls like these are often given to women who hope to have a child. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Elavanyo' Fertility Doll Sculpture (Ghana) - 24" H x 6.5" W x 2.8" D

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo creates this fertility doll sculpture, which she names 'Elavanyo,' meaning 'it shall be well with you' in the Ewe a dialect of Ghana. The sculpture is hand-carved, featuring outspread hands and an embossed aluminum headdress. ... more

Handmade Wood Fertility Doll, 'Teenager' (Ghana) - 11.75" H x 5.25" W x 3" D

With budding breasts and gently curving hips, this young lady is poised on the threshold of adulthood. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts a beautiful fertility doll, gifted by Ghanaian parents to daughters at puberty. ... more