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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN WOODEN FERTILITY FIGURE

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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN WOODEN FERTILITY FIGURE

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An early 20th-century Mossi People wooden fertility figure from Burkina Faso, West Africa. The protrusions on the sides of the flat head mimic the hairstyle of an unmarried woman. A figurine with a long neck, protruding chest, no arms, and legs. The lower part is decorated with a bracelet made of blue, red, and green beads.

Dimensions: H: 17 in.

Condition

Overall condition good.

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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN WOODEN FERTILITY FIGURE

Name: AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN WOODEN FERTILITY FIGURE
SKU: 130974426
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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