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AFRICAN EBONIZED FERTILITY FIGURE

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Item Details

Description

African Ebonized Fertility Figure:
The figure has serene features and hands clasped around her belly. The standing woman has a ringed neck and wears a loin cloth.
Provenance: Missionary family in the 1930's
17"
$300 - $500

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Auction Description:
This "timely" holiday sale features many items from a shop that was in business on Philadelphia Jewelers Row for over 70 years! Cartier and other fine watches, Atmos & Ogee Clocks, Haitian art, Roseville, Lladro, Thangkas, sterling silver jewelry and serving pieces, Rugs, fine diamond and gemstone jewelry, beer steins, Chinese porcelain, jewelry, paintings, carvings, and furniture, a full length beaver coat, African artifacts, vintage toys, and 1st edition books will be auctioned in time for your holiday shopping.

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AFRICAN EBONIZED FERTILITY FIGURE

Name: AFRICAN EBONIZED FERTILITY FIGURE
SKU: 57267932
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $100

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