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Fante People, fertility doll

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3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls: 3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, Mossi People (Burkina Faso), 20th C. Carved wood, leather, beads. Sizes: 1) 12.7"H x 3"W x 3"D (32.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm); 2) 10.25"H x 3"W x 3"D (26 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm; 3) 11.75

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Fertility Doll - Beads, Wood - Namji: Fertility doll from the Namji people of Cameroon. The doll represents the child desired by everyone, and is at the same time a “women’s fetish doll” which has to ensure their fecundi

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3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls: 3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, carved wood, Mossi People, Burkina Faso, Carved Wood, 20th C. Sizes: 1)10.5"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D (26.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm); 2) 9"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (23 x 4 x 4 cm); 3) 11.8"H x

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6 Fante Akuaba dolls. 20th century.: A group of six wooden Fante Akuaba dolls associated with fertility. 20th century. Fante. Ghana._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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A Mossi "Biiga" wood and leather fertility doll: A Mossi "Biiga" wood and leather fertility dollMid-20th century; Mossi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West AfricaAppears unmarkedThe carved wood stylized female figure accented with leather wrapping

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Mossi Fertility Doll (Small) - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: Mossi Fertility Doll - Aboriginal Indigenous Art- 19th Century Aboriginal Indigenous Art - Once ritualware for the Mossi people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Made of wood and leather. A carved wooden doll

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Carved Wooden Fertility Doll, Akuaba: Carved Wooden Fertility Doll. Measures approx. 8 x 3 inches. Akuaba are wooden ritual fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and nearby areas. The best known akuaba are those of the Fanti people, Fanti D

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An Ashanti akuaba Fertility Doll Ghana, 20th ce: An Ashanti akuaba Fertility Doll Ghana, 20th century Provenance: Property from the Collection of Bernard and Elsa Wolf, Houston, TX Height: 13 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All

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Ashanti akua'ba fertility doll: Ashanti akua'ba fertility doll, 19th/20th c., Ghana, carved wood, strung beads, later enameled steel stand, accompanied by gallery letter of authentication dated 1966, 15"h x 6"w Provenance: Furman Ga

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Item Details

Description

Fante People, fertility doll, 20th c., Ghana, dark and red stained carved wood, 19"h x 3"w x 2"d

Provenance: The Collection of John A. McKesson III, Ambassador to Gabon (1971-1975)

Condition

Good, patina appears authentic, scattered nicks, scratches and impressions **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mailÂ info@milleabros.comÂ with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Fante People, fertility doll

Name: Fante People, fertility doll
SKU: 151508329
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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