Tribal Fertility

A "Mende" carved wood female fertility figure.

Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched original beach.

Carved wood Akuaba, sometimes known as an Ashanti doll or a Fanti doll. Untouched condition with a beautiful natural age-related patina. Akua'ba (sometimes spelled Akwaba or Akuba) a...

A pair of Akua´ba (Akuba/Akwaba) fertility dolls from Ghana. 20th century. 2 disc-headed carved figures, similar but not identical. Good condition. Signs of wear consistent with age.

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 ...

This is a fertility mask called an AKUABA. It's a ceremonial mask of the Akan tribe of Ghana.

Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...

On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...

A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The dolls are made in secret by the maternal grandmother of the bride and ritually presente...

This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 2oth century piece. Its carved from wood and has lots of character and patina.

A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's field to promote the fertility of the...

Nigerian 20th c. female fertility figure hand crafted by the Yoruba people out of carved wood, raffia palm for the grass skirt and copper for the neck collar and other adornments

African Congo mid 20th-Century carved wooden Songye (South-Eastern Congo) fertility figure on a round base Good, with patina, showing rubbing, nicks, scratches and hairlines, small ...

African Ghana Contemporary carved wood Ashanti fertility doll in a minimalist style features a flattened ovoid head, incised hair texture, shallow relief brow and facial features, ta...

Côte d\'Ivoire 20th c. fertility figure hand carved from a single piece of wood with carved details of typical jewelry worn by the Dan people

African Ivory Coast Late 20th Century carved wood Baule female fertility figure with incised hair, symmetric face, scarification marks, her hands holding her swollen abdomen, sitting...

A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...

African Mali mid 20th-Century hand carved wooden standing Luba female feritility figure Good, surface patina, drill holes on top of head and center chest, light hairlines

As beautiful as rare, antique Fertility Fetish Statue from South Kalimantan (Indonesia / Borneo), carved from hardwood. Over 100 years old. This Dayak magic figure, carved from...

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on four legs stands decorated w...

A highly expressive Ashanti (Asante) Akua’ba fertility figure from Ghana, dating to circa 1930–1940, hand-carved in wood and embellished with cowrie shells and beadwork. With its mon...

African D.R Congo 20th-Century carved wooden Luba female fertility figure with beaded black, blue, white and red earrings Fair, nice authentic patina, vertical expansion cracks thro...

African Nigeria Mid-Century carved wood Yoruba female figure seated on a post with incised coiffed hair, smiling expression and a playful child stradling her back. Wear to finish, s...

Together they form a sacred emblem of fertility and abundance. Each motif encloses a protective eye at its center, a talisman woven to guard the household against the evil eye and pr...

An African tribal house post bearing a fertility symbol. Natural sun-bleached African hardwood.

The central lozenges, powerful tribal emblems of protection and fertility, anchor the composition, while the surrounding motifs—tiny camels, floral rosettes, and geometric charms—whi...

Complementing these celestial guardians are five rows of colorful snake, or Yılan, iconic motifs that move gracefully across the design. In Anatolian tribal belief, the snake represe...

Eight-point stars evoke a sense of cosmic harmony and balance, while X-shapes and V-shapes carry symbolism related to femininity and fertility. Ambiguous tribal symbols further add t...

Connoisseurs may note a variety of tribal symbols, from fertility motifs to traditional symbols of strength uncommon to these joyous and friendly hues.

The absence of pile ensures a smooth and practical surface, perfect for high-traffic areas such as living rooms, dining spaces, or entryways. The tribal motifs symbolize protection, ...

From the center emanate a cross motif surrounded by botanical formations, engaging in a native dance within a captivating sea of taupe and light brown hues. Additional tribal element...

In the lexicon of Kazak design, these motifs are symbols of protection, fertility, and tribal identity. The geometry is intentionally bold and “chunky,” eschewing the fine, floral de...

The motifs themselves are stylized interpretations of trees or protective amulets, commonly seen in tribal textiles, symbolizing fertility, protection, and the continuity of life.

In the lexicon of Kazak design, these motifs are symbols of protection, fertility, and tribal identity. The geometry is intentionally bold and “chunky,” eschewing the fine floral det...

These motifs, typical of Khamseh tribal work, symbolize fertility, nature, and protection.

These medallions, flanked by stepped motifs and smaller octagonal and cross forms, reflect the deep visual vocabulary of Caucasian tribal aesthetics-rooted in protection, fertility, ...

These medallions, with their angular serrated edges and hooked motifs, are emblematic of Caucasian symbolism, often associated with protection, fertility, and tribal identity. The ru...

The corner spandrels showcase rosettes associated with beauty and renewal, alongside ram's horn motifs representing masculinity, courage, prosperity, and fertility. Additional tribal...

These detailed motifs provide rhythm and balance, evoking the lineage of geometric symbolism often used to represent protection, movement, and fertility in tribal weaving traditions....

The result is an extraordinary masterpiece of cultural storytelling—an heirloom-quality textile where lineage, protection, fertility, and tribal identity converge into a singular exp...

The design of this bold flatweave rug features a rhythmic repetition of oversized medallions and ancient totemic symbols—such as the elibelinde (hands on hips) and the shir (running ...

The vessel is supported by two powerful, stylised human feet, and features a central latticework relief that likely symbolises fertility or tribal lineages. Small, carved heads serve...

Against a vibrant orange backdrop, a bold geometric pattern takes center stage, showcasing alternating colored Ram's Horn motifs, symbolic of fertility, heroism, power, and masculini...

These medallions, flanked by stepped motifs and smaller octagonal and cross forms, reflect the deep visual vocabulary of Caucasian tribal aesthetics—rooted in protection, fertility, ...

Each lozenge compartment houses an X-shape, a subtle nod to female attributes and fertility, echoing the tribal essence. These diamonds, akin to watchful guardians or bodies with arm...

Within their geometric frames, tribal motifs—symbols of protection, fertility, and continuity—emerge like whispers from the past.

The abrashed beige field features an allover geometric pattern comprised of a diamond lattice, chevron lines, X-shapes, cross motifs, concentric lozenges, and​ ambiguous tribal motif...

Common motifs include geometric patterns, interlacing shapes, and stylized symbols representing fertility, protection, or tribal affiliation. The fibulae can also feature engraved pa...

Handwoven by artisans whose lineage reaches back centuries, this Beni Mrirt rug carries the spiritual resonance of tribal storytelling, symbolizing protection, fertility, and continu...