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Description : YORUBA African Fertility Goddess Offering Cup. Piece appears to be antique. The figure has an oval face. She has rounded, almost oblong-shaped eyes. Her eye lashes are incised prominently. Her nose is flared. Her ears are semi-elliptical, her lips full and sensual. Three vertical scarifications are on both cheeks. This type of scarification, termed pele, is regarded by many Yoruba communities in south-western Yorubaland as gems on the human face. Such images of the female represent a manifestation of Yoruba ideals of beauty and the gods power to bequeath fertility. The carver has carefully executed the figures composition to conform to Yoruba traditions as well as to achieve a great sense of equilibrium. African sculpture, Yoruba tribe, fertility goddess, African fertility goddess, African carving, wood carving, African carving, African art, sculptural art. Piece measures approx 18.5 inches tall 5 inches wide 6 inches deep. Piece has evident
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About the lot N° 403 Title : Yoruba African Fertility Goddess Offering Cup The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., auctioneer, Mount Kisco, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : April 20 Red Carpet Auction Sale date : 20 Apr 2022It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale