Carved Wood Fertility Deity Figure Circa 20th Century

Description

Yaka People DRC or Angola Carved Wood Fertility Deity Figure circa 20th c.

Beautifully carved with a child on the back and an animal on the head.
This was purchased from a collector's high-end estate in south Florida.

Measures 5" wide, 5" deep and 17" tall.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: consistent with age

Origin:
Angola

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: Angola
Art Subjects: Figure
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; consistent with age

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

17 x 5 x 5 in

Carved Wood Fertility Deity Figure Circa 20th Century

Lot 0133

Estimate $65-$480

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$30

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