Fante Fertility Doll | Annex Auctions
September 07, 2023 09:00 AM PDT Annex
Ends September 21, 2023
Ends September 21, 2023
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Fante Fertility Doll
A Fante fertility doll purchased by the consigner in 1962. According to the Africans Arts Gallery website, "The Fante people belong to the Akan and occupy the coastal region of Ghana...The famous objects of the Fante are the fertility dolls. They were worn by pregnant women." (https://www.african-arts-gallery.com/african-art/ethnie-Fanti)
Dimensions: 12H on a 2W X 1.75D inches base
Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Condition:
Good. Some wear and dirt across, but traces of white pigment remain. Please see photos.
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Estimate:
$100 -
$250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$31
09/07/2023
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