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African Fertility Statue

Tribal Fertility Sculpture for Mende Tribe

Tribal Fertility Sculpture for Mende Tribe

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A "Mende" carved wood female fertility figure.

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Antique 19th Century African Statues

Materials

Wood

African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"

African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"

Located in Norton, MA

A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and wearing a loin cloth. The brass panels are applied on the entire head and face and some ...

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood 'Senufo' Statue on Stand
Carved Wood 'Senufo' Statue on Stand

Carved Wood 'Senufo' Statue on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-Carved Wood 'Senufo’' Fertility Statue, West Africa. Ivory Coast, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue
1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue

1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1980s life-size African carved wood fertility statue. Acquired from a Greenwich, Connecticut estate.

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

African Statue Allegory of Fertility Ashanti Art
African Statue Allegory of Fertility Ashanti Art

African Statue Allegory of Fertility Ashanti Art

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H 11.97 in W 5.79 in D 2.76 in

African Statue Allegory of Fertility Ashanti Art

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Statuette representing an allegory of fertility inspired by Ashanti art. It has the characteristics of this art such as the oval and flattened head, the cross-shaped position of the ...

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20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand
African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand

African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A very engaging and beautifully weathered fertility sculpture/ statue by the Dogon people of inland West Africa who today reside primarily in Mali.

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Antique 19th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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African Fertility Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African fertility statue you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and bone, every African fertility statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African fertility statue — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each African fertility statue bearing Arts and Crafts or folk art hallmarks is very popular. Senufo each produced at least one beautiful African fertility statue that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Fertility Statue?

The average selling price for an African fertility statue at 1stDibs is $2,444, while they’re typically $379 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About African Fertility Statue

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.