Annex Auctions
Timed Auction

3rd THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Sep 7, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Thu, Sep 21, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 9

Fante Fertility Doll

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A Fante fertility doll purchased by the consigner in 1962. According to the Africans Arts Gallery website, "The Fante people belong to the Akan and occupy the coastal region of Ghana...The famous objects of the Fante are the fertility dolls. They were worn by pregnant women." (https://www.african-arts-gallery.com/african-art/ethnie-Fanti) Dimensions: 12H on a 2W X 1.75D inches base Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Good. Some wear and dirt across, but traces of white pigment remain. Please see photos.