Fanti Doll fertility - SOLD OUT

Fanti doll, clearly related in form ton the Ashanti akua ba. It has been claimed that both types of doll are Ashanti, and that the round-headed type is worn when girls is desired and the rectangular-headed type when a boy is wanted, but in fact they are the work of diferent peoples.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
34 x 6 cm
Ethnic group
Fanti / Fante
Material(s)
Wood, beads
Country
Ghana
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Condition
Excellent