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Akua'ba figure

Akua'ba figure
(early 20th century)

Medium
wood
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1967
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood
Measurements
22.6 × 9.5 × 3.7 cm (figure) 25.4 × 9.5 × 7.9 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Ghana, West Africa
Accession Number
1493-D5
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1967
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Fecundity doll carried by women in a cloth to ensure having beautiful children.