GHANIAN ASANTE AKAN PEOPLE AKUA'BA FERTILITY DOLLS. A set of nine Akua'ba, ritual fertility dolls from Ghana, Ivory Coast, and nearby areas; they are traditionally carried by women hoping to conceive or to ensure the attractiveness of their child. The dolls often feature a long, tubular body, small horizontal arms, a ringed neck, and a large, flat, disk-like head. The large head symbolizes knowledge, while the rings around the neck represent rolls of fat, signifying good health, prosperity, and the ability to bear children. Estimate $120-150
