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Early 20th C. West African Bronze Fertility Necklace

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Early 20th C. West African Bronze Fertility Necklace

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Description

**Originally Listed At $250**

West Africa, probably Benin, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A collection of dozens of "bronze" (actually brass) beads, most diamond-shaped with a few cylindrical, on a braided strand. Hanging from the center of the necklace is a long, curved phallus, also made of brass. Length of strand: 25" L (63.5 cm); size of amulet: 2.75" H (7 cm)

Provenance: private Tacoma, Washington, USA collection

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Condition

Patina on surface; some casting flaws on a few of the beads.

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Early 20th C. West African Bronze Fertility Necklace

Name: Early 20th C. West African Bronze Fertility Necklace
SKU: 70131593
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $350 - $525

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Starting Price $150

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