fertility doll - West Africa

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Selected by Dimitri André

a very fine fertility doll probably from Nigeria (Dakakari ?), made of terracotta with striking abstract forms, adorned with a (waxed) cloth skirt and a beads necklace. The eyes are made of inset white glass beads. Early to mid- 20th century height approximately 17 cm (the glass used for the photos is not included)

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fertility doll - West Africa

a very fine fertility doll probably from Nigeria (Dakakari ?), made of terracotta with striking abstract forms, adorned with a (waxed) cloth skirt and a beads necklace. The eyes are made of inset white glass beads.

Early to mid- 20th century

height approximately 17 cm

(the glass used for the photos is not included)

Final bid

€ 110

Expert

Selected by Dimitri André

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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