Asante Akuaba or Aquaba Fertility Figure Tribal Textiles Measurements: wrist circumference 16 -

Measurements: wrist circumference 16 - 17 cm

This is a fine and very large example of this style of workmanship

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

holding club on his left shoulder

Asante Akuaba or Aquaba Fertility Figure Tribal Textiles Measurements: wrist circumference 16 -Akuaba (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