Fertility doll (akua'ba)

UnknownLate 19th century - Early 20th century

Credit: Gift of Dr. Israel Samuelly, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum

Details

Title: Fertility doll (akua'ba)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: Late 19th century - Early 20th century
Location: Asante people, Ghana
Type: Fertility doll
Rights: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Medium: Wood
Exhibition: Highlights of the Collection: African and Oceanic Art Beyond the Eye of the Beholder: Ideals of Human Beauty in Africa and the Americas, Winter-Fall 2006
Dimensions: H: 32.5; W: 10.5 cm
Curator: Shafir, Dorit

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