CHOKWE STYLE
MATERNITY FIGURE 2
16" high
$500
SOLD
Angola
Despite its appearance we believe this figure was made to be sold.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and
style., African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility,
character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial
mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures,
they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful
births. The prevelance of the maternity theme testifies to the importance
of women and children to the continuity of each people.
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