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Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
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2010s American Campaign Chairs

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Leather, Cord, Wenge

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
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2010s American Campaign Chairs

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Cord, Leather, Oak

Qwanta Totem Chair
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
experimentation and evolution of the African Birthing Chair. It is assembled from two pieces by sliding a backrest
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Ash

Qwanta Totem Chair
Qwanta Totem Chair
H 33 in W 26 in D 31 in
Vintage Moroccan Taznakht rug - Yellow/blue - 4.3x7.6feet / 134x234cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
diamond designs + birth symbols all over the rug. Tight weaving which is typical from the Taznakht tribe
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug - Red/black/pink - 4.1x11.6feet / 126x354cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
, arms, legs) probably a woman giving birth. We know that birth is one of the main topic when it comes to
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Rehamna rug - Red/pink - 5.9x12.2feet / 180x373cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
made of unregular abstract designs that probably refer to pregnancy. We know that birth is one of the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Collector Moroccan Rehamna rug - Red/pink - 5.8x8.6feet / 177x264cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
, pregnancy and giving birth mostly. When it comes to real vintage Moroccan rugs, you should keep in mind
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Azilal rug - Beige/brown - 2.9x6.2feet / 88x188cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
designs that are probably about giving birth, which is one of the main topic when it comes to real vintage
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Boho Jungalow Meets Nomadic Charm
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life, and spirituality. The nomadic charm and talismanic
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Meets Maximalist Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
silent storyteller, a homage to beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life, and spirituality
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Peach Boujad Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Nomad
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
vitality. With its eight-point lobed lozenge shape, it beckons the spirit of birth and renewal, embraced by
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. Here, the threads of time intertwine with the legacy of craftsmanship, birthing a masterpiece that
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Gypset Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, representing beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life, and spirituality. In a fascinating twist
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Maximalist Boho Chic style. The term "Boucherouite" unfurls a mesmerizing saga of rugs birthed from recycled
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Wabi-Sabi
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
reflect beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life, and spirituality. The incorporation of
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
concentric diamond, symbolizing the eternal cycle of life and the journey from conception to birth, while
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni Mririt Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cubist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
. The rug becomes a living tapestry, intertwining symbols of beliefs, birth, fertility, nature
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Boho-Mid Mod Haven Moroccan Azilal Rug, Bohemian Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
figure, from conception to birth. These intricate symbols, coupled with the rug's charming colors and
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
birth and the image of a child. The recurring eight-point star universally signifies harmony, balance
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Mid-Century Modern
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, giving birth to a timeless masterpiece with a laid-back vibe. Picture the abrashed aubergine field as a
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Vintage Orange Boujad Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Cozy Nomad
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
contemporary interiors. Woven with personal experiences, the rug's symbols reflect beliefs, birth, fertility
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. The ladder-comb motif in this case expresses the desire for marriage and safeguards birth and marriage
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
fertility and birth. Zigzag lines, akin to the whimsy of a river's course, meander organically along the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Red Rug. 6 ft 1 in x 10 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
, such as a death, birth, marriage, or change in fortune. Even without the familiar symbols that are
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
to give birth. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, brown, red, purple and green. Well-suited for
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Indigo Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
attention to itself, the rug displays various motifs of femininity, conception, pregnancy and birth. Two
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
period of glory, though, it seems to have gone into abeyance until after World War Two. The birth of the
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Vintage 1980s Egyptian Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Egyptian Area Rug
Egyptian Area Rug
W 120 in L 168 in
Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
the power of the whole female figure, from the openness of the woman, to conception and then birth
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Berber Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rug with Folk Art Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
fertility, conception, and child birth. This depth of meaning presented in a bold, energetic form is what
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Berber Boucherouite Moroccan Shag Rug, Hallway Runner with Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
(open to the idea of birth). Cheerful and beguiling in its clever design, this vintage modern area rug
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
fertility, embodying the openness of a woman and the journey of conception to birth. Alongside this central
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Abstract Cubism Meets Global Bohemian
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
rugs, birthed from the dynamic city of Boujad in the Khouribga region. Meticulously handcrafted by
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style, Square Moroccan Rug
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Solomon is repeated throughout; a fertility symbol, indicating a birth. The geometric pattern appears to
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
designs. References to beliefs, birth, fertility, nature, femininity, life, and spirituality abound, with
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
journey from openness and conception to the miracle of birth. As the eye moves across the composition, the
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed
By Senufo
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 20th Century Senufo birthing table carved from one piece of African hardwood by the Senufo people
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed
Vintage Senufo Birthing Table / Bench / Bed
H 10.63 in W 79.93 in D 16.54 in
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Birthing Stool, Dark Walnut Finish, 4 in Stock
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Early 2000s American Stools

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Wood

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, white, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much higher than average
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
of the African Great Lakes region. From the 15th century, cattle and the arts - among many other
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Vintage 1930s Rwandan Other Jars

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Metal

Table Malinke in Native Wood West Africa 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. The Malinké people are a people of West Africa (Mali, Senegal). This large indigenous wooden table is
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20th Century Malian Tables

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Wood

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa. Made using the lost
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

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Metal, Bronze

African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the African Great Lakes region. From the 15th century, cattle and the arts - among many other
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Other Vases

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
choose a destiny before birth. If this request is made humbly and deemed reasonable, one's character and
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Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Cérémonies d'Afrique - Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher - 1st French ed., Paris
Located in London, GB
together for over 35 years, documenting Africa from all angles. The ‘Africaine Ceremony’ series is their
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Early 2000s Books

Materials

Paper

Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ife, Yoruba People Nigeria early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oshogbo, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
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Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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African Birthing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African birthing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African birthing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and ceramic. There are 31 variations of the antique or vintage African birthing you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African birthing — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African birthing, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made African birthing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Moooi and Jan Ernst de Wet are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Birthing?

Prices for an African birthing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $37,928, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
Questions About African Birthing
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.