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Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16260, described as Fertility figure, Ashanti. carved wood, flat, disk shaped head with small features, stylized hair carved on back. holed for earrings at sides by head and hole for stringing at top. T-shaped arms and body, redestal bosy with breasts, navel and neck ring. holes drilled horizontally through.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16261, described as Accra market doll, female, A, 1946 figure with prominent breasts with very short legs and very long arms
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16273, described as Ashanti female fertility figure, black, carved wood, large disk head with small features, T-shaped arms+body. pedestal body with breasts, navel, neck rings. Incised hair on back of head. 2 holes pierced for earings and on top of head. one hole in each arm. Conservation: Paint rubbed away on back of base and ends of arms. Small chips at right edge of head.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16271, described as Ashanti female fertility figure carved wood; flat disk shaped head with small features on front and stylized have design on back. long neck with 5 rings indicated. pedestal body with outstretched arms and clenched hands. breasts, navel, and pubic area indicated.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16270, described as Ashanti fertility figure, carved wood, painted black, flat disk shaped head with small features on front and stylized hair design on back. long neck with three necklace rings indicated and necklace of small red beads. pedestal body with outstretched arms. breasts, navel, and pubic area indicated. Red, white, and yellow beads around lower body.

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