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ANTIQUE #SA790988

Large African Yoruba Bronze Fertility Statue,C1920

£295    $395    €344
Fine large African tribal bronze shrine fertility statue, c 1920.From the Yoruba Ogboni tribal area (Nigeria), an area noted for the quality of its craftsmanship ,this is a good quality casting with fine detail and decoration and has taken on great colour/patina following years of handling. The figure is ''Onile'' the female fertility force of the Ogboni society. As the primary giver of life she displays her genetalia and has the characteristic cicatrisation patterns on her back, cheeks and forehead. The bird decoration signifies she possesses spiritual powers. Overall condition is good in line with age and use. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.
 
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Size: 27cm tall x 9cm wide x 8cm deep, weight 1.6kg. I will happily ship worldwide.
 
 
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Antique Number: SA790988
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 27cm (10.6inches)
Width is 9cm (3.5inches)
Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)
Antique #SA790988, shown on this page, originates from 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1920
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