Fertility Statue - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

Large wooden fertility statue from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. , African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births. Good condition with clear traces of tribal use. Good well used patina. Provenance: former private collection from Belgium. Collected in the period 1953 - 1959 (More details provided to buyer) . Sold with a certificate of authenticity. Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured. May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL) . Welcome to bid our other items: https: //auction. catawiki. com/lotsfrom/Huubio4