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African Angola Tribal Fertility Hardwood Figure
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African Angola Tribal Fertility Hardwood Figure

1920 - 1940
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This interesting tribal Angola carving depicts a seated tribal female pregnant figure sitting on a naïve stool with a vessel in one hand. This interesting and decorative piece of African art is a fertility figure which would bring good fortune to a man and woman blessing them with children. This interesting piece has a good rich colour and dry patination. On the underside is an old hand typed collectors label which reads tjokne stam koningsbeeld zaire/Angola 7/96 No 3000.

African, circa 1930

Height 28cm x width 10cm x width 10cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this African Tribal Hardwood Sculpture to the 1930s.

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SA1144927
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Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This interesting tribal Angola carving depicts a seated tribal female pregnant figure sitting on a naïve stool with a vessel in one hand.
This interesting and decorative piece of African art is a fertility figure which would bring good fortune to a man and woman blessing them with children.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This interesting piece has a good rich colour and dry patination. On the underside is an old hand typed collectors label which reads tjokne stam koningsbeeld zaire/Angola 7/96 No 3000.

African, circa 1930

Height 28cm x width 10cm x width 10cm

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this African Tribal Hardwood Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144927
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Carved figures from Angola, such as those created by Chokwe or Ovimbundu artisans, historically served ancestral, ceremonial, or fertility roles within traditional societies. These hand-carved works reflect cultural heritage, spiritual symbolism, and traditional craft techniques passed down through generations.

Traditional African sculptures were crafted from indigenous hardwoods using manual hand tools like adzes and knives. Artisans treated surfaces with natural oils, plant dyes, or organic polishes to preserve the wood and enhance its natural grain and deep tones.

Authentic hand-carved sculptures feature subtle asymmetries, visible chisel marks, and natural surface variations indicative of manual carving. Look for natural patination, subtle age cracking, wear around handled areas, and traditional stylistic motifs such as scarification patterns and distinct coiffures.

In modern interior design, a dark wood tribal sculpture acts as a grounding textural element. It is best displayed on a clean sideboard, open bookshelf, or mantelpiece alongside minimalist ceramics, stone objects, or neutral linen backdrop elements.

Preserve hardwood sculptures by keeping them in temperature-stable environments away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources. Clean dust away with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish periodically to retain moisture and lustrous sheen.
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