African Art Africa - Ashanti Fertility Doll on base - Ghana - 38 cms

Doll from the ashanti ethnic group, from ghana. These statuettes are used in connection with increasing women's fertility. Fine and delicate sculpture, in the ashanti tradition of the koumassi region. The piece is attached to the wooden base shown in the photos. Total height on base of 40.5 cms the doll measures 38 X 17 X 4.5 cms materials: wood, glass beads presumed age: more than 40 years.