Ashanti Fertility Doll : Traditional Size Hand crafted in the African country of Ghana. This doll is known as theAkuaba or fertility doll of the Akan who are ancestors of the Ashanti people. Used as a preparation for motherhood among young girls. They care for the doll as they would a real baby. Cherished by child bearing, aged women as a magical symbol of fertility in hopes of starting a family and having children of their own. This selection is carved from one piece of native wood with pronounce tribal etchings and hand cut metal detailing on head. Dimensions: 12 inches tall