Akua Ba Fertility Doll
1971.13.0043
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0043) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Colonial |
| Date | Mid 20th century |
| Culture | Asante, Ashanti, Akan |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 33.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 11.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.0 cm |
| Weight | 213 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
|---|---|
| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Cameron, Elisabeth. "In Search of Children - Dolls and Agency in Africa, African Arts, (Spring, 1997). |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
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| Reproduction | No |
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