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In Ghana, they tell of a woman named Akua who longed for a baby. A wise carver made her a little wooden doll with a round, moon-shaped face.
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Akua cared for it exactly like a real child — she fed it, dressed it and carried it on her back. In time, her wish came true. Ever since, the akua’ba doll has been a symbol of hope across the Akan lands.