Clearance - Ethnographic, Asian and Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
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Mar 11, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Clearance auction featuring a wide variety of ethnographic antiquities, arms and armour, Asian lots and varied antiques
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LOT 263:
Authentic African Fertility Idol
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Start price:
$
275
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Authentic African Fertility Idol
Used and well cared for Ashanti Akua Ba fertility doll. This particular piece has a painted face, characteristic eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth skillfully carved in high relief. She stands with a long banded neck wearing a red beaded necklace, arms outstretched. Size 6 1/4" W x 15 1/2" H on included custom stand
Women who had trouble becoming pregnant would have a carver create a figure for them and she would carry it on her back, offer it symbolic food and drink as well as honor it on a shrine in her home.
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
Condition: Wear commensurate with age and use.
