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Tribal Fertility Sculpture for Mende Tribe

$5,400
£4,106.46
€4,736.60
CA$7,564.41
A$8,466.07
CHF 4,420.61
MX$103,286.57
NOK 56,113.85
SEK 53,248.59
DKK 35,370.72
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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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