african dolls (29 items)
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Heartfelt Wish
Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads
Heartfelt Wish, Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads
Winfred Korley
Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a pair of fertility dolls that is rich with meaning. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support. The figures are carved... read more$79.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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Paddle Doll
African Doll Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Paddle Doll, African Doll Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
With a headdress in the shape of a paddle, this sculpture is created in the style of African dolls to depict a female form. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this sculpture, which he... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Only Mother
Sese Wood Sitting Mother and Child African Sculpture
Only Mother, Sese Wood Sitting Mother and Child African Sculpture
Joseph Boateng
Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng hand-carves this beautiful sese wood sculpture, adding rich textures with applications of aluminum repoussé. Inspired by the concept of motherhood, the artist depicts a... read more$99.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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Akatesia Doll
Original Artisan Designed African Wood Doll Sculpture
Akatesia Doll, Original Artisan Designed African Wood Doll Sculpture
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante presents an original sculpture, styled after the fertility dolls of West Africa. The hand-carved sese wood sculpture depicts a Ghanaian woman in tribal dress... read more$89.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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Queen of Africa
Ashanti wood mask
Queen of Africa, Ashanti wood mask
Kobina Asmah
Kobina Asmah takes his inspiration from traditional fertility dolls for this handcrafted mask. Designed to be displayed on a table, it depicts a queen of Africa. In West African society, women place... read more$69.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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Akuaba Doll I
Original Acrylic Painting of Akuaba Fertility Dolls
Akuaba Doll I, Original Acrylic Painting of Akuaba Fertility Dolls
Fiifi Nyame
A bold color palette and slightly obscured figures create an intriguing composition in this original acrylic painting from Ghana's Fiifi Nyame. The artist renders eight akuaba, the wooden fertility... read more$269.99Artist: Fiifi Nyame
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Connected Lovers
Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana
Connected Lovers, Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana
Joseph Boateng
Evoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit... read more$99.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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Patience
Hand Crafted Authentic African Fertility Doll from Ghana
Patience, Hand Crafted Authentic African Fertility Doll from Ghana
Rita Addo Zakour
A colorful diamond motif adorns her forehead and embossed aluminum appears on her skirt. By Rita Addo Zakour, this sculpture depicts an Ashanti fertility doll. In West African society women place... read more$89.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Akuaba Doll
Fertility Doll-Themed Expressionist Painting from Ghana
Akuaba Doll, Fertility Doll-Themed Expressionist Painting from Ghana
Anthony Zuh
Surrounded by colorful bubbles, a traditional akuaba, or fertility doll centers this cultural composition from Ghana. Anthony Zuh paints this composition. Dolls like this are often given to young... read more$229.99Artist: Anthony Zuh
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Beauty and Fertility
Original Signed Expressionist Painting from West Africa
Beauty and Fertility, Original Signed Expressionist Painting from West Africa
Samuel Asamoah
About his work, Ghanaian artist Samuel Asamoah says, "If I could create a world of my own, I'd call it 'The Land of Colors.'" He does that name justice in this expressionist painting, which... read more$484.99Artist: Samuel Asamoah
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Fertility Couple
Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Fertility Couple, Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a charming pair of fertility dolls, rich with significance. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support in maternity. Each... read more$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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Akan Ashanti Doll II
West African Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Statuette
Akan Ashanti Doll II, West African Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Statuette
Saeed Musah
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... read more$69.99Artist: Saeed Musah
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Akuaba
Akuaba Motif Handwoven Cotton Fertility Shawl
Akuaba, Akuaba Motif Handwoven Cotton Fertility Shawl
Charity Jobarteh
Charity Jobarteh weaves the fabric by hand for this West African fertility shawl and applies screen-printing with a depicting the traditional Akan fertility dolls known as akuaba. Ashanti akuaba have... read more$159.99Artist: Charity Jobarteh
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Fante Doll
Handmade Sese Wood Fante Doll Sculpture from Ghana
Fante Doll, Handmade Sese Wood Fante Doll Sculpture from Ghana
Abubakari Alhassan
Hand-carved of sese wood with embossed brass accents, this sculpture will bring the culture and history of Africa to your home. Abubakari Alhassan creates the sculpture, styled after the dolls used by... read more$64.99Artist: Abubakari Alhassan
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Beaded Queen
Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Beaded Queen, Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
An African queen wearing beaded jewelry of recycled glass sits atop a stool, realized in sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani hand-carves this sculpture in the style of traditional fertility... read more$139.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
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Red Passion
Heart Motif Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture in Red
Red Passion, Heart Motif Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture in Red
Raphat Asigbey
Adding an air of passion to any space, this sculpture is hand-carved from sese wood in the traditional style of fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe of Africa. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this... read more$67.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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Obaa Yaa
Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture Crafted in Ghana
Obaa Yaa, Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture Crafted in Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Nimba Ceremony
Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Nimba Ceremony, Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Raphat Asigbey
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... read more$177.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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Precious Child
Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture
Precious Child, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture
Rita Addo Zakour
Colorful beads cover her face and her eyes take the shape of cowry shells, used as currency. By Rita Addo Zakour, this sculpture depicts an Ashanti fertility doll. In West African society, women place... read more$77.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Blue Lover
Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll in Blue from Ghana
Blue Lover, Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll in Blue from Ghana
Raphat Asigbey
Hand-carved from sese wood, an ardent lover with a head in the shape of a heart makes a cultural addition to your home decor. Ghanaian designer Raphat Asigbey presents this sculpture, crafted in the... read more$39.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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Spiritual Companion
Ghanaian Fertility Doll Hand Painted & Hand Carved from Wood
Spiritual Companion, Ghanaian Fertility Doll Hand Painted & Hand Carved from Wood
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Akua'ba are fertility dolls popular in the South of Ghana and the most commonly known are the Fanti people's dolls that feature prominent round heads. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs a... read more$94.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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New Mother
Authentic African Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture
New Mother, Authentic African Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
By Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, this beautiful fertility doll reveals her own design style. It is superbly carved from native sese wood and enhanced with the textures of embossed aluminum. "I personally... read more$89.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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Joy of Motherhood
Hand Carved African Wood Sculpture
Joy of Motherhood, Hand Carved African Wood Sculpture
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a beautiful sculpture filled with traditional meaning. Finely carved from sese wood, the graceful image depicts a mother and child. The woman wears a skirt with the... read more$87.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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Akuaba Doll
Colorful Acrylic Painting of African Akuaba Fertility Doll
Akuaba Doll, Colorful Acrylic Painting of African Akuaba Fertility Doll
Nii Teiko Aryeetey
Ghanaian artist Nii Teiko Aryeetey paints an akuaba, an Ashanti fertility doll, in his own unique artistic style. He refers to his style of painting as "Linenism"; the idea came to him from... read more$289.99$231.99Artist: Nii Teiko Aryeetey
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Fante Fertility Doll IV
Traditional Fante Style African Wood Fertility Sculpture
Fante Fertility Doll IV, Traditional Fante Style African Wood Fertility Sculpture
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$94.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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Ashanti Fertility Doll V
African Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Ashanti Fertility Doll V, African Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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... read more$97.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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Elavanyo
African Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved Wood
Elavanyo, African Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved Wood
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
"These dolls have been around since time in memorial. They help you have realistic expectations for yourself," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of... read more$107.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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Fante Fertility Doll III
Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine
Fante Fertility Doll III, Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$89.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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Fante Fertility Doll II
Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Fante Fertility Doll II, Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$109.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante