General
General
Object Auto ID
22436
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_28684
Common Name
fertility figure [child figure]
Local Name
nwana
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
Cylindrical shaped figure with a small pleated skirt around the base which is covered with lacy and other beaded panels. It has two bunches of beaded earring loops at the top rim with a metal disc hanging from the right hand bunch and a broken plastic peg hanging from the other. The figure wears a belt of strings of large beads around its waist to which strands of beads are attached to which a brass bell is hung. It has two buttons for eyes and a button in the centre at its top surface. Down its back hangs a beaded panel with V shaped designs and a small bead covered bottle. The cylindrical form is decorated with bands of colour. The top of the cylinder has concentric circle designs.
Description
History
History
Object Age Comment
mid to late 20th century
Collector Comment
Natalie Knight
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