Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring edged weapons including a wide selection of Filipino swords and daggers, armour, jewelry, pre-Columbian and Costa Rican pottery, African pieces, Asian antiques and much more.
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LOT 292:
Mossi Peoples Fertility Doll
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Sold for: $80
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
107.75
Start price:
$
80
Estimated price :
$200 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Mossi Peoples Fertility Doll
Burkina Faso, Mossi peoples fertility dolls collected in 1982 South Africa and reviewed by a member of the Ethnic Arts Council & Charles D. Miller III as having correct patina and wear from handling and use. These dolls were worn on young girls backs with wrappings which create a patina such as this example. Size 13 1/4" H
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.
