African wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Fertility Doll V'

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

Novica Handmade Fante Fertility Doll Iv African Wood Sculpture

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. ... more

World Menagerie Forsett Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture 18.0 H x 6.3 W x 2.8 D in black/grayWood in Brown | 18" H X 6.3" W X 2.8" D | Wayfair 184187

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... ... more

Bungalow Rose Ashanti Dots African Mask Sculpture 13.75 H x 3.9 W x 2.0 D in/brown/green, Wood in Black | 13.75" H X 3.9" W X 2" D | Wayfair

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson... ... more

World Menagerie Feivel Wood Fertility Doll Figurine 18.0 H x 7.0 W x 2.8 D in black/brown/Wood in Gray | 18" H X 7" W X 2.8" D | Wayfair 184188

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 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 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

African wood sculpture, 'Fante Fertility Doll III'

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 artisan carves the female figure by hand from sese... ... more

Akuaba II,'African Fertility Doll Hand Crafted 28-inch Wood Sculpture'

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 lean body. Carved of sese wood, the sculpture is... ... 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

Red Passion,'Heart Motif Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture in Red'

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 sculpture, which depicts the bust of a woman with a... ... 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

Wood fertility doll, 'Baule Mother' - Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

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 beliefs and customs with a hand carved sese wood doll... ... more

'Comforter' - Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture from Africa

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

Ashanti Pair,'Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)'

Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a rustic finish. Colorful jewelry beaded with recycled... ... more

'Ashanti Friendship' - Fair Trade Cultural Wood Sculpture

Carved by hand from African sese wood this sculpture is filled with meaning. It depicts two men clasping hands in a gesture of friendship and union. Chief Carver Nana Frimpong presents a piece from Ghana's Ashanti people. ... more

Fante Fertility Twins,'Wood sculptures (Pair)'

"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these... ... more

Teenager,'Wood fertility doll'

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. Tradition dictates that a woman who cannot... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Ga Redfish' - Unique African Wood Sculpture

Sleek sese wood and richly textured aluminum repousse come to life as a fish. Carved by hand this elegant sculpture is designed by Anna Yawson. She names it Chiley ?û a local name among the Ga people for a type of redfish. ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Patience'

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 great importance on childbearing and a married woman... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Akuaba of the Ashanti I'

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 conceive so the village priest told her to craft a doll... ... 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

'A Special Woman' - Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa

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... ... 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

'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 sculpture, 'Brown Ashanti Bird'

Working in native sese wood Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand it features the sankofa image enhanced with the textures of embossed aluminum and brass. Sankofa is understood as go... ... more

Dark Detugbi,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fertility Doll with Female Form'

This sese wood fertility doll is inspired by female beauty. Detugbi means lady" in the Ewe dialect, adding a special significance to the item. Handcrafted in Ghana and designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, this stunning piece of art also features aluminum... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Twin Children'

Tall and graceful this woman embraces her beautiful twin girls. Winfred Korley carves a fertility doll with beaded jewelry and a kente cloth breech clout. Among the Akan people such dolls are presented to women who have given birth to twins highly... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'African Woman' - Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

With arms upraised she puts her hands together as though in meditation or to celebrate. Anna Yawson works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum to her skirt. Colorful beads adorn her blouse. ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Boat of Eight' - African Wood Sculpture

Francis Agbete carves this sculpture with admirable artistry each figurine vividly depicted. This is a unique boat and it really describes to the world the lifestyle of our men along water bodies explains the Ghanaian artisan. Working with sese and... ... more

Novica Handmade Akuaba Of The Ashanti Ii Wood Sculpture

Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with an original version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Black African Duck'

Carving sleek African sese wood Anna Yawson creates a graceful duck. The handpainted image features richly textured aluminum on the wings. The artisan names her design Kpakpa ?û the Ewe word for duck. ... more

Wood sculpture, 'African Odaa Fish'

Sleek sese wood and richly textured aluminum repousse come to life as a fish. Carved and painted by hand this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She names it Odaa ?û sweet fish in the Ga language. ... more

African Warrior,'Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior'

Designed by Theophilus Anum, this hand carved wood sculpture depicts a fearsome African warrior. Posed as if ready for battle, the figure carries a spear and a shield that is covered with colorful recycled glass beads. The sculpture is a striking... ... more

African Leopard,'Hand Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of an African Leopard'

Padding silently through the forest, an African leopard flaunts a colorful coat with bold black spots. Ghana's Enoch Adjei carves the jungle cat by hand. ... more