Bidspirit auction | EARLY 20th c CARVED ASHANTI

EARLY 20th c CARVED ASHANTI FERTILITY DOLL - Early 20th Century Ashanti Ghana Fertility Doll. Original Ashanti wood fertility doll from Ghana. Traditionally carried by women on their backs who believed it to bring pregnancy and a healthy childbirth. The Ashanti women would dress up the embryo appearing figure with clothes and adorn with jewelry as role teaching. Great collector's piece with deep symbolism. Measures 5.35”x3.25”x15”. Weight 13 oz. Condition: good, antique