Among the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, West Africa, fertility dolls are known as Akua’ba. Made from solid tropical soft wood they are small, with a flat oval or circular head.

Other African tribes and cultures such as the Ndebele in South Africa, also have them, although in different styles.

Some believe the doll brings a woman good luck in conception and child bearing. And will carry it on their back and care for it they way she would a baby.

By extension, some also believe it brings general good luck in the home Now, most use it as a decorative piece in the home.

Some are adorned in waist beads; traditionally, a true Ghanaian woman wore them under her clothes. In summary the doll is a symbol of female beauty and prosperity

Lovely pieces, good quality finish and free standing.  Handcrafted, no two pieces are the same.