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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 4443764, member: 8267&quot;]The Ashanti/Asante Akuaba dolls are traditionally carved from wood, and are usually approximately 12-15&quot; tall. </p><p><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/236x/81/e4/9b/81e49b2d76361f230e5fa1bb7c73acd8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/77405687328716220/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/77405687328716220/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/77405687328716220/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;Characterized by their disk-like heads, abstracted horizontal arms, cylindrical torso with simple indications of breasts and navel, <i>akua ba</i> figures remain one of the most recognizable forms in African art. Consecrated by ritual specialists, they are carried by women who hope to conceive a child. The flat, disk-like head references the Akan ideal of feminine beauty of a round face and wide forehead. The rings on the figure&#039;s neck are a standard convention for rolls of fat, a sign of beauty, health, and prosperity in Akan culture. After influencing pregnancy, <i>akua ba</i> become family heirlooms, appreciated not only for their spiritual associations, but also as beautiful images that call to mind a loved one.&quot;</p><p><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310941" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310941" rel="nofollow">https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310941</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The form has become so well known that it is becoming a pan-African subject, and such brass figurines are made as general lucky charms. The same techniques (lost wax casting) used for traditional West African gold weights are used to make them.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]381675[/ATTACH]</p><p><a href="https://www.afrikrea.com/en/article/akuaba-brass-necklace-mid-long-necklaces-gold-none-for-him-brass-cotton-statement-pieces/IEBQLPQ" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.afrikrea.com/en/article/akuaba-brass-necklace-mid-long-necklaces-gold-none-for-him-brass-cotton-statement-pieces/IEBQLPQ" rel="nofollow">https://www.afrikrea.com/en/article/akuaba-brass-necklace-mid-long-necklaces-gold-none-for-him-brass-cotton-statement-pieces/IEBQLPQ</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://decoartafrica.com/item/444-ashanti-art-akuaba-doll-pendant-1464" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://decoartafrica.com/item/444-ashanti-art-akuaba-doll-pendant-1464" rel="nofollow">http://decoartafrica.com/item/444-ashanti-art-akuaba-doll-pendant-1464</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.ewadara.com/en/recycled-brass-bracelet-with-akuaba-figure/5VFJMEFE/p" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ewadara.com/en/recycled-brass-bracelet-with-akuaba-figure/5VFJMEFE/p" rel="nofollow">https://www.ewadara.com/en/recycled-brass-bracelet-with-akuaba-figure/5VFJMEFE/p</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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