Fertility Dolls
Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The
Category
20th Century African Tribal Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beads
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
Located in Kastrup, DK
fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and nearby areas.
from Ghana, 1930-1940.
Disk-headed akuaba figures
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Cowrie Shells
On wood base
Category
1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beads
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
, this ceremonial doll borrows design elements from Ntwana fertility dolls.
One of several dolls used in
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Twine, Cotton, Wood
Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary facets.
The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll, which adds an element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary facets.
The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll, which adds an element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary facets.
The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll, which adds an element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina circa early to mid 1930s.
Katsina dolls are visual representations of the katsinam, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Hopi Hemis Katsina Doll, 1935 -1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prayer Stick on back of Katsina.
Katsina dolls are visual representations of the katsinam, the essential
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Japanese Antique Wooden Kokeshi Doll 1970s Height48cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Kokeshi doll made with wood. It was made around 1970s in showa era.
These wooden
Category
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Native American Hopi Hemis Large Wood Kachina Katsina Doll Totem Sculpture 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
doll/totem. Made from heavy wood this work features an elaborate headdress, called a tableta which can
Category
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Materials
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H 21.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
example of the Hopi Tasaf Katsina circa early to mid 1940s.
Katsina dolls are visual representations of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
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African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
doll. Like most tribes, the Fanti hold fertility in extremely high regard; those societies that do not
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
needlework. The well-known nesting dolls, or matryoshka, are one of the highly regarded and quintessential
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Antique 19th Century Russian Quilts and Blankets
Fali Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
Three African Fali fertility dolls from Cameroon.
Measures: Blue one 10.5x 6.5 x 5.
Green one
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20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
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Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
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Ashanti Tribe Hand-Carved Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved fertility dolls are from the Ashanti Tribe in Ghana. The Ashanti tribe, located
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ashanti Tribe Carved Fertility Doll with Baby
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved fertility doll is from the Ashanti Tribe in Ghana. The Ashanti tribe, located in
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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Set of Three Fali Ham Pilu Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these beaded wooden figures is a fertility doll of the Fali people of Cameroon. Known as
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Mounted Objects
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Ashanti Acua'ba Fertility Doll
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Chicago, IL
Disc-headed Acua'ba figures such as this one served an important role in Ashanti society. They began as a promise for a beautiful child, and in the event that the child disappeared, ...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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Wood, Beads
Tribal West African Asante Carved Wood Aku'aba Fertility Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
An Asante wooden aku’aba fertility doll, published as part of the Ladislas Segy collection and
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Pre-Columbian Erotic Pottery from the Chimu Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Carlo & Mary-Lynn Massoud
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
explores the fragility of life, inspired by South African traditional fertility dolls. African dolls across
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Autopsy #4
By Carlo & Mary-Lynn Massoud
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
explores the fragility of life, inspired by South African traditional fertility dolls. African dolls across
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By Carlo & Mary-Lynn Massoud
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
explores the fragility of life, inspired by South African traditional fertility dolls. African dolls across
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure "Hano Clown" Kachina Doll, circa 1974
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Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
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Located in San Carlos, CA
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20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon
Offered is a beaded Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Ghanayan Akuba Fertility Doll
Located in Dallas, TX
fertility doll.
Probably made circa 1960 in Ghana by the Akan Tribe.
A solid piece of carved ebony on
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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African Tribal Art Old Ashanti Doll Akua'ba Figure Ghana
Located in London, GB
A fine Old Ashanti fertility Doll Akua'ba figure.
A aged figure with honey patina disc shaped
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
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Hardwood
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By Carlo & Mary-Lynn Massoud
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
explores the fragility of life, inspired by South African traditional fertility dolls. African dolls across
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
Russia with family and fertility.
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Ndebele Fertility Doll, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Ndebele beaded fertility dolls are given to young girls when they attend initiation school. The
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20th Century Ntwane Tribal Fertility Doll, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
, a traditional fertility doll constructed from plaited grass, wool and beads.
The skills necessary
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Vintage 1970s South African Tribal Tribal Art
African Fertility Doll, Lesotho
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and important Sotho fertility figure.
The earliest accounts of South Sotho dolls
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Early 20th Century Lesothian Tribal Art
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Wood, Fabric
Tribal Mossi Doll, Burkina Faso
Located in New York, NY
girl or as an object to promote the fertility of a woman. Crafted of hide, this striking example
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Hide
Mwana Hiti Fertility Dolls
By Zaramo People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fertility dolls from East Africa are marvellously stylized abstract sculptures, with a highly
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Splendid African Tribal Ham Pilu Fertility Doll Namji Fali, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
A splendid large multi colored beaded fertility doll from the Fali of Cameroon
The doll
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art
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Wood
African Tribal Fanti Fertility Figure Ghana
Located in London, GB
African tribal,
A Fanti fertility figure,
The female fertility doll with typical ribbed neck and
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
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Fertility Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of fertility dolls available for sale. The range of distinct fertility dolls — often made from wood, beads and trimming — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of fertility dolls available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Fertility Dolls?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,487, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $8,500 highest priced.
Questions About Fertility Dolls
- What is a fertility doll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Akua'ba (also spelled Akwaba or Akuba) are wooden fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and the surrounding regions. These dolls are traditionally carried on the backs of young ladies who are trying to have a child or who want to ensure that the child they are carrying is attractive. Shop a variety of fertility dolls from 1stDibs.
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