Observation

The question was attempted by many candidates averagely. The candidates were expected to answer in the following way:

(a)                    Characteristics of Akuaba dolls
-           Some with flat round disc-like head.   
-           Round flat faces.  
-           High foreheads.
-           Small mouth/slit mouth, small nose.
-           Outstretched arms/short projecting arms.
-           Usually devoid of legs.
-           Small pointed breasts.
-           Wearing earrings.
-           Hint of navel.
-           As a female figure.
-           Carved in wood.
-           In abstract form/idealized.
-           In miniature sizes.
-           Long ringed neck.
-           Darkened with black colour.
-           Hairy/heavy eye brows.
-           Highly symbolic.
-           Cylindrical torso.  

(b)                    Functions of Akuaba dolls     
-           It is used for ritual purposes.
-           It is used for fertility.
-           It enshrines the soul of the nation.
-           It is used for religious activities.
-           It is used for ceremonies.
-           To ensure giving birth to beautiful children.
-           As children’s dolls.
-           Used as good luck charm.
-           As charm for finding missing children.
-           For social control (as childless woman is buried with it to ward her spirit never to return to life childless.
-           To prevent their dead twin children.
-           To ensure the arrival of true baby.
-           Represents Ghanaian standard of idealized beauty.