Motherhood
in West Africa
Motherhood plays an important role in every
society, but within African culture a woman’s worth often depends on the
number of children she bears (Drewal 186). In traditional African
societies, a woman’s main purpose is to be a child bearer and nurturer.
Realizing the importance of this position, there are many rituals and
a large amount of artwork devoted to the steps women take to become mothers.