The Asante (Ashanti) believe that the children gain their “ntoro” (spirit) from their father and clan membership from their mothers’ blood, “mogya”. In turn, a female childs’ entire life, was a preparation for motherhood. Even now, the “Akua’ba” (fertility doll) of the Akan (ancestors of the Asante) and Asante are used by young women hoping for a child. Legend has it that a woman who has worn one of these dolls, will give birth to a beautiful child. Bodily aesthetic beauty to the Asante is a long neck, a high forehead and a small mouth. Traditionally, the user of the Asante doll would have it prayed over, strap it to her back, carry it the way she would a real child and generally tend to the doll as if it had life. Larger whitened antique styled dolls such as these are placed in the household and kept near the hopeful. They are also used as a sign of good luck and fertility in the home. Please scroll down to see the many varieties available. Please click photo for enlargement! See many others below. "What makes our Ashanti dolls different? Well here are two amazing testimonials from two of our clients!" "Hi Kim- ...I just thought that you would want to know I finally got pregnant soon after I ordered the statue from you. It still sits on my headboard! Thank You for being so kind and thoughtful. It means alot to me. I also am praying for an easy delivery.... Hi Everyone....Matthew is finally here....he certainly took his sweet time :-)...Sue" "Dear Kim, I purchased an Ashanti Fertility doll three years ago from your website for a friend of mine who was having trouble having a child. Since then, she has had a son and twin daughters. I have had twins (a boy and a girl) all with the doll by their side. I just wanted to let you know of the legend of our doll. Thank you for your help." K. |
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| Features intricate embossed tin detailing on the forehead. Sold. Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 17 1/2 inches tall |
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| Rusty red and black pigmentation highlighted with cowry shell pieces. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 17 1/2 inches tall |
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| Features intricate embossed tin detailing across the forehead. Sold Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 21 1/2 inches tall |
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| Features two sections of intricate embossed tin detailing on the head. Sold Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 21 1/4 inches tall |
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| Features colorful pigmentation and detailed tin plated etchings. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 21 inches tall |
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| Colorful pigmentation with cowry shell pieces on top! Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 21 1/4 inches tall |
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| Tall and colored pigmentation. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 22 1/4 inches tall |
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| Features intricate embossed tin detailing on two sections of the forehead and colored pigment. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 19 7/8 inches tall |
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| Features intricate embossed tin detailing on the forehead and very nice detailing over all. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 17 1/4 inches tall |
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| Features twin embossed tin detailing on the forehead and colored pigmentastion. Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 17 1/2 inches tall |
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| Features intricate twin embossed tin detailing on the forehead. Well formed and carved. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold. Dimensions: 21 inches tall |
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| A tall well done figure with tin plating on the head. Solid standing. Sold Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 21 1/2 inches tall |
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| Features two detailed embossed tin sections and colored pigmentation. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 22 inches tall |
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| Please click here to view our Ashanti Yaa Yaa dolls! |
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| Please click here to view our traditional size Ashanti fertility dolls. |
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