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Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls

$580per set
£440.41per set
€503.64per set
CA$810.34per set
A$901.28per set
CHF 470.62per set
MX$10,967.61per set
NOK 6,010.54per set
SEK 5,636.82per set
DKK 3,758.85per set
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About the Item

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 presented when she moves into her new home.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Mt Kisco, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89719286913

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