Akwaaba Doll Bangle nigerian culture Drawing on new genealogical research

Drawing on new genealogical research

from jerk chicken to jollof rice

Rediscovering Black Portraiture serves to remind us that Black subjects have been portrayed in art for nearly a millennium and that their stories demand to be told

Care: machine washable at 30°C (tumble drying not recommended)

the versatility of Jamaican cuisine is apparent

Akwaaba Doll Bangle nigerian culture Drawing on new genealogical researchThis bronze bangle is inspired by the Ashanti people of Ghana and the Akan and Baoul peoples of Ivory Coast, who migrated from Ghana. The Akwaaba (or Akua'ba) doll, is a cultural symbol primarily representing femininity, fertility and motherhood. These bangles are handmade by Ghanaian artisans using the lost wax technique. Dimensions: 7 cm diameter. Adjustable to fit. Nickel free and hypoallergenic.