African Fertility Figure

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  1. MIRED

    MIRED Active Member

    Another family heirloom, probably from mid century. Suspect just a tourist item but making sure it's nothing special. And any info on what tribe she represents or other info appreciated. The necklace is copper coils. Black seems to be painted over a lighter color wood based on chips near base. 8" tall. IMG_6796.JPG IMG_6797.JPG IMG_6800.JPG IMG_6798.JPG Another family heirloom,
     
    MIRED, Jun 28, 2020
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Similar carvings are made by several groups in east and southern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa). It looks similar to this carving made by a Maasai artisan in Kenya:
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Carve...frica-African-Art-Original-Wood-/362727550027
    I would not usually cite an ebay listing, but this one comes from a crafts cooperative with direct connections to Kenya. Such carvings are made for sale as souvenirs.

    It may be portraying an Ndebele woman, an ethnic group in Zimbabwe and South Africa in which married women wear neck rings.
     
    2manybooks, Jun 28, 2020
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  3. MIRED

    MIRED Active Member

    Thanks so much. I couldn't find the neck rings anywhere I searched.
     
    MIRED, Jun 29, 2020
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    u can always find them on the salad servers..
     
    komokwa, Jun 29, 2020
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