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Tribal Fertility Sculpture for Mende Tribe

$5,400
£4,067.65
€4,745.92
CA$7,638.53
A$7,685.32
CHF 4,460.82
MX$93,663.31
NOK 51,489.43
SEK 52,835.07
DKK 35,474.38

About the Item

A "Mende" carved wood female fertility figure.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sagaponack, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU890342765462

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