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Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa, "A Special Woman"

Product ID: 103134

Sculpted from sese wood and adorned with intricate tribal motifs, this lovely doll is named Medimu. In Ghana's Akan language, the word means "I... more

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Sculpted from sese wood and adorned with intricate tribal motifs, this lovely doll is named Medimu. In Ghana's Akan language, the word means "I am special." Daniel Nyadedzor presents an image given to a woman by her husband or parents during festivals to express their appreciation.

  • 0.26 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 40.5 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 7.5 cm D
  • 16" H x 4.9" W x 3" D

  • Sese wood and brass
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 103134
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Emmanuel Nyadedzor

West Africa

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Bab

From Sweden

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Jan 23, 2023

A nice doll”

Its nice.

Purchased Item A Special Woman, Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa

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Adit

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Sep 05, 2024

Nice details”

Went in to my dining room wall.

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Dr Karen

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May 27, 2024

Nice Christmas gifts”

I gave these as Christmas gifts to a business colleague. Something unique and different for those who have everything. Liked the fact they were made of wood.

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Emmanuel Nyadedzor has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $1200. Proceeds were used to purchase wood, metal plates, polish and paint to continue production.

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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