africa (41 items)
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
Yaa Doll
Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads
Yaa Doll, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads
Winfred Korley
West African artisan Winfred Korley hand crafts this decorative doll from dark sese wood, recycled glass beads, and local clay. Korley first carves the doll from one piece of wood, then allows it to... read more$94.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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
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
Akuaba Blessing
Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana
Akuaba Blessing, Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
African legends tell of a woman called Akua who wished strongly to have a child. To make her wish come true, a priest ordered her to carry a little wooden baby, resulting in the mockery of her... read more$99.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Fante Mother Dreams
African Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Fante Mother Dreams, African Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Winfred Korley
Carved from sese wood, this image by Winfred Korley is the Fante version of the Akua'ba fertility doll. Her unique hairstyle places her origin while at the same time suggesting her noble lineage. The... read more$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Ashanti Mother
Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Ashanti Mother, Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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. Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the... read more$129.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Comforter
Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture from Africa
Comforter, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture from Africa
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
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... read more$77.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
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
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
A Special Woman
Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa
A Special Woman, Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
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... read more$64.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
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
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
Beautiful Ashanti Mother
Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Children
Beautiful Ashanti Mother, Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Children
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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... read more$179.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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
Blessed Ashanti Mother
Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Children
Blessed Ashanti Mother, Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Children
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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... read more$169.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Akuaba of the Ashanti I
African Fertility Doll Collectible Wood and Cotton Sculpture
Akuaba of the Ashanti I, African Fertility Doll Collectible Wood and Cotton Sculpture
Abdulai Osman Adam
Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with his extraordinary version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. According to legend, there once was a woman who couldn't... read more$97.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam
Akuaba
Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Embossed Aluminum
Akuaba, Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Embossed Aluminum
Theophilus Sackey
Theophilus Sackey depicts a beautiful young woman he names Akuaba. Referring to a fertility doll, the word means "Akua's daughter;" Akua is the name given to every Ashanti girl born on... read more$94.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
Ashanti Muse I
Collectible Sculpture African Fertility Doll Carved by Hand
Ashanti Muse I, Collectible Sculpture African Fertility Doll Carved by Hand
Daniel Nii Teiko Boye
Daniel Nii Teiko Boye is inspired by the classic Ashanti fertility doll sculptures with their large round heads and outstretched arms. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood sculpture by hand and... read more$77.99Artist: Daniel Nii Teiko Boye
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
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
Akuaba II
African Fertility Doll Hand Crafted 28-inch Wood Sculpture
Akuaba II, African Fertility Doll Hand Crafted 28-inch Wood Sculpture
Robert Kofi Ellis
Robert Kofi Ellis designs an extraordinary version of the legendary fertility doll of Akan origin. Called Akuaba, the doll is characterized by a big round head, very short neck, open arms and a long... read more$179.99Artist: Robert Kofi Ellis
Akuaba Staff
Painted Wood African Art Walking Stick by Ghana Artisan
Akuaba Staff, Painted Wood African Art Walking Stick by Ghana Artisan
Eva Asantewa Amakye
This sleek wood walking stick successfully presents traditional elements in a thoroughly modern style. The title, Akuaba, means "fertility doll," and the shape implies female fertility. With... read more$109.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
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
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
Black Akuaba
Sese Wood and Brass Akuaba Doll Sculpture from Ghana
Black Akuaba, Sese Wood and Brass Akuaba Doll Sculpture from Ghana
Godfred France
Hand-carved from sese wood, this charming akuaba fertility doll will bring the spirit of Africa to your home. Ghana's Godfred France designs this sculpture, which depicts a female with an exaggerated... read more$99.99Artist: Godfred France
Baule Mother
Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture
Baule Mother, Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture
Winfred Korley
The Baule 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. Winfred Korley celebrates West African... read more$79.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Ashanti Figure
Hand Crafted Ashanti Fertility Doll
Ashanti Figure, Hand Crafted Ashanti Fertility Doll
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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.... read more$99.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Fanti Woman
Hand Crafted Fanti Fertility Doll
Fanti Woman, Hand Crafted Fanti Fertility Doll
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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.... read more$104.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
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
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
Ashanti Mother
Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture
Ashanti Mother, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture
Winfred Korley
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... read more$94.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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
Emerging from a Pot
Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Emerging from a Pot, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Emerging from a pot, the figure of a woman with outstretched arms is crafted of Ghanaian sese wood, featuring a charming, antiqued finish. With a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility... read more$99.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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
Mansa Woman
Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Mansa Woman, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Winfred Korley
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... read more$99.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Akosua with Child
Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Akosua with Child, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Winfred Korley
A mother and child stand together, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring characteristically exaggerated heads, this fertility doll represents an African tradition... read more$169.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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
Wednesday
Wood fertility doll
Wednesday, Wood fertility doll
Winfred Korley
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... read more$139.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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
Akuaba of the Ashanti II
Blue Fertility Doll Wood and Cotton Collectible Sculpture
Akuaba of the Ashanti II, Blue Fertility Doll Wood and Cotton Collectible Sculpture
Abdulai Osman Adam
Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with an original version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. According to legend, there once was a woman who... read more$94.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam