What traditional carved wooden doll is carried by Akan women to promote fertility and ensure beautiful, healthy children?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Akuaba Doll
- Step 1: The Akuaba doll features a flat, circular disc-shaped head, small stylized body, and outstretched arms. Step 2. It is named after the legendary woman Akua who was the first to carry such a figure to overcome infertility. Answer: Akuaba Doll. Why not the others: Other options are not authentic traditional figurative sculptures.
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