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Lot 410:
Hand-carved African Erotic Fertility Sculpture
Description
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African tribal art "couple" sculpture, possibly representing the Kongo people’s Yombe group
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These statues often link the living, ancestors, and the unseen in Central and West Africa
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The figures are carved from a single piece of wood, with exaggerated forms
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Similar prestige figures are used to demonstrate power and wealth
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The Yombe group, established on the west coast of Africa, is known for its remarkable statuary.
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Measuring 14 inches H x 7 W.
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