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Akuba figure (fertility doll)

Made By Akan Cultural Group
CultureAkan
Date19th-20th century
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 11 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 5/8 in. (28.7 x 10.9 x 4.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Charles Bolles Bolles-Rogers, Class of 1907
Terms
  • fertility
  • female figure
Object number71.11.7.B
On View
Not on view
Exhibitions
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