{"product_id":"unusual-large-african-akua-ba-ghana-fertility-figure-tall-and-colourful","title":"Unusual Large African Akua’ba (Ghana) Fertility Figure - Tall and Colourful","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHighly collectable wooden figurine created during the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese 'dolls' were carried by pregnant women of Asante, Ghana to ensure the births of beautiful and healthy babies. After pregnancy they became family fertility heirlooms, appreciated for their spiritual associations. This is a striking piece of art and unusual due to its large size and weight and colourful facial decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe incised mark to the back of the head is believed to be the makers' signature. It is a meaningful representation of African beliefs and rituals, and a valuable addition to any collection of African or ethnographic memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is in amazing condition with minor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight 50 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of each item listed within our Vintage Collection, please be aware that vintage and antique items have lived a long and interesting life and have had many homes. It is therefore impossible to ever guarantee a totally perfect piece as you will always be able to see a signs of wear and tear and imperfections as will be the case with all preloved items, they all have a story to tell which adds to their charm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are always happy to send additional images and answer any questions you may have about this Vintage Collection item to ensure you are 100% happy before purchasing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Janie Brown Vintage \u0026 Retro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55891425952129,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4990\/5830\/files\/img_38.png?v=1783516891","url":"https:\/\/www.collectingseashells.com\/products\/unusual-large-african-akua-ba-ghana-fertility-figure-tall-and-colourful","provider":"Collecting Seashells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}