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. The large size dolls were and still are placed in the home. They serve as totems of fertility and good fortune for the household. Detailing and scarification will vary from doll to doll.Please scroll down to see the many varieties available. Please click photo for enlargement! See Order buttons below. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! "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. Items 118 A-T Doll "A"Features two matching cross hatch patterns in bas relief on both sides of the head. A nicely formed ringed neck and arms are additional highlights. Dimensions: 19 1/4 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 A$45.00 Doll "B"Good crisp detailing. Carved from a beautiful hard wood. It is a solid heavy piece for it's size. Sold Dimensions: 18 3/4 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 B$50.00 Doll "C"Uniqely carved, beautiful wood grain and earringed with two glazed trading beads. Sold Dimensions: 21 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 C$50.00 Doll "D"A very well detailed head and body are highlighted by rust pigmentation. Nicely carved, weighty, slightly older selection that stands up perfectly! Sold Dimensions: 16 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 D$50.00 Doll "E"Well balanced tradtionally carved doll. Sold Dimensions: 17 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 E$40.00 Doll "F"The face is beautifully adorned with hand etched, intricated tin plated detailing. Dimensions: 18 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 F$50.00 Doll "G"A solid, uniquely configured, slightly older selection. Dimensions: 15 1/2 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 G$45.00 Doll "H"A slightly older traditional piece. Sold Dimensions: 19 1/2 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 H$40.00 Doll "I"Supernaturally cast eyes with a face topped with an intricately patterned metal head band compliments this doll. Dimensions: 17 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 I$40.00 Doll "J" A slightly older, tradionally blackened, classicly headed doll. Dimensions: 19 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 J$40.00 Doll "K"A hand held version that is self supporting. Kept in the house and paraded about during fertility rituals. Dimensions: 19 1/2 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 K$40.00 Doll "L"A blackened used figure with highlighted white detailing. Sold Dimensions: 17 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 L$40.00 Doll "M"A full size blackened doll with tribal detailing highlighted with rust and white pigmentation. Two earring holes have been provided for the owner to adorn. Dimensions: 16 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 M$40.00 Doll "N"A perfectly carved classic figure with a beautiful wood grain. Sold Dimensions: 19 1/2 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 N$45.00 Doll "O"A slightly used older selection with darkened tin plating around the head area. Dimensions: 19 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 O$45.00 Doll "P"An attractive contemporary version paying homage to the male fertility aspect, adorned with clear body scarification and colored facial pigmentation. Dimensions: 17 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 P$40.00 Doll "Q"Well formed and traditionally detailed figure. Dimensions: 17 1/4 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 Q$35.00 Doll "R"This doll has been used, is thick and solidly built. It features a unique form that extends from the tapered neck and flares out downward toward the bottom. Dimensions: 17 1/4 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 R$55.00 Doll "S"A smaller, well carved classic doll! Sold Dimensions: 14 3/4 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 S$35.00 Doll "T"An unusual fully pigmented highly stylized Ashanti doll. Sold Dimensions: 19 1/4 inches tall. Please click photo for enlargement! Item 118 T$45.00 Ashanti Fertility DollsPlease click here to view our traditional size Ashanti fertility dolls. Antique Ashanti DollsPlease click here to view our Antique styled Ashanti dolls.