Asante Akuaba or Aquaba Fertility Figure Tribal Textiles Measurements: length 40 cm including

Measurements: length 40 cm including clasp

holding club on his left shoulder

which has then been welded in its entirety to an inner cuff of twisted silver

The stamps bear symbols or scripts related to particular Hindu deities

Asante Akuaba or Aquaba Fertility Figure Tribal Textiles Measurements: length 40 cm includingAkuaba (Aquaba) Doll, Asante, from Ghana. Dating from the mid 20th Century, this vintage fertility idol wears carved neck rings as well as beaded decoration, sports a typical moon face indicating good health, and carries a smaller and more traditional akuaba figure carved on her forehead. She is remarkably detailed on the back, wearing a carved baby carrier tied around her waist. The statue is well preserved and has a beautiful patina. Because this