Akua'ba Fertility Doll GhanaBeautiful Akuaba fertility doll from the Ashanti people of Ghana. The dolls are traditionally carried by women hoping to conceive or to ensure the attractiveness of their unborn child. Key features include the large, flat, ovoid head, which represents knowledge and wisdom, and an elongated neck, a sign of beauty and elegance. The name "Akuaba" means "child of Akua," originating from a legend about a woman named Akua who carried a wooden figure to