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.
Current Owner/Responsible Custodian
Description
History
History
Object Age Comment
mid to late 20th century
Collector Comment
Natalie Knight
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