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African Fertility Pottery

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2 African Baule Fertility Figures, Ivory Coast: 2 African Baule Fertility Figures, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Largest Size: 14.5" x 2.5" x 2.75", 37 x 6 x 7 cm (figure); 2.5" x 3" x 3", 6 x 8 x 8 cm (base).

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Two African pottery abstract figures: Two African pottery abstract figuresOn stands.the larger overall height 12 1/2in (32cm); width 3 1/2in (9cm) Provenance:Property from a Private Collection in Beverly Hills, CA with proceeds to go to t

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Group African pottery, incl. Djenne & Kuba: Group African pottery, incl. Djenne & Kuba, (5) vessels, incl. jars, large footed pot, and vases, 9.75"h x 13.5"w (largest), 5"h x 6.75"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Phili

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African Pottery Figure - Colonial Man Riding Horse: **Originally Listed At $400** West or South Africa, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting pottery figure depicting an African man dressed in Colonial garb while riding atop a horse. Dozens

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Extremely Large African Fertility Figure, Possibly Dogon: Extremely Large African Fertility Figure, Possibly Dogon. 40.375H x 10.5W x 10.625D in.

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Burkina Faso African Carved Wood Mossi Biiga African Fertility Doll Tribal Statue: Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age appropriate patina surface wear and with tiny spots of wood loss. Mossi figure with a large narrow crested head; long neck; no arms. Bamana or Malinke . Ex-Nooter col

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African Fertility Figure: Large African Hand Carved Fertility Figure / Idol. Measures 39+-3/4" x 9-1/2" x 10-1/2". Condition: Splits, cracks, surface rubbing otherwise good condition. Estimate: $150.00 - $250.00 Domestic Shipp

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Two Carved Hardwood African Fertility Figures: 20th C. 16"h

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VINTAGE AFRICAN FERTILITY SCULPTURE: Carved wood with inset horn and eyes. Dimensions: H 17.5" x W 4.5" x D 5.5" Condition: Loss to inlay in eyes. Rubbing to surface, etc.

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African Fertility Carving: African Fertility Statue. Approximately 11.625H x 5.625W x 2.25D in.

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African Wood Dogon Fertility Figure: African carved wood Dogon fertility figure with custom stand; some wear, some splitting to wood, some losses; H 19 3/4" x W 4 1/8" x D 4 1/2" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collec

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Carved African Fertility Figure: Carved African Fertility Figure with Tribal Paint inGD Cond. - 31"H x 6"W x 1 1/2"D

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African Fertility Figure: 20th century AD. A carved Yoruba wooden female figure with hands clutching two pointed breasts; face with incised eyes, mouth and lines to the cheeks; headpiece with projecting central section; below

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Ex-Thomas McNemar African Pottery Figure: A hollow pottery ritual pipe or vessel in the form of an open-mouthed figure ringed with smaller, frog-like clinging figures. Spout or mouthpiece at the rear. Approx. 14" H. Provenance: Estate of Thom

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Item Details

Description

Presumably an African fertility piece of pottery with a small purpose made hole at the base of the neck. No markings present. Raised eyes are colored white in the grooves. No chips or cracks appear to be present on this piece. A conversation starter for sure. Measures 8.5"W x 18"T x 7.5"D. See photos.

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African Fertility Pottery

Name: African Fertility Pottery
SKU: 123224815
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $75

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