Description : African Tribal Art: Ibibio People, Nigeria: Maternity shrine figure, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood with dark stain patina.
African maternity shrine figures testify to the importance of women and children to the perpetuation of each culture. They are carved to show the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and may reference a legendary mother or ancestor.
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About the lot N° 61 Title : Maternity Shrine Figure Size : 16.25H x 7W x 6.5D Provenance : Private collection. Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price. Condition report : Good condition. Heavily patinated from age, handling and native maintenance , minor abrasions, older desiccation cracks. Small wood loss on the base. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
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https://youtu.be/RUKmddnp5x8 500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection Timed Sale Sale date : 13 Nov 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale