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Vintage ethnic Belgian Congo carved Ivory tusk lamp
Folk Art:
Pre 1900 stock# Safn-1000
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Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* Frivolous Necessities
(530) 529-3542
This lamp was stolen from the shop. Please email if you see it.
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A rare and unusual item from the Belgian Congo 1900-1920's era. Provenence states this was given in 1935 to the owner from a tenant who had lived in the Belgian Congo from 1900-1920. Entirely hand carved on an elephant tusk. Tribal African native dancers, and palm trees are carved around the entire piece. It was made into a lamp and the wood base carved to fit the shape of the tusk. Light bulb is a small (Christmas tree light bulb size. Tusk measures 10 1/2" tall with the widest diamete ...click for details
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African fertility statue, hand carved wood
Folk Art:
Pre 1950 stock# safn-9631
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Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* Frivolous Necessities
(530) 529-3542
$40.00
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This hand carved wood African fertility doll symbolizes the beauty of fertility.She wears seed bead earrings, necklace and anklet. Carved front and back.It is considered to be the blessings of the ancestors that allow a woman to have children. In fact, main goal of most African women is to have children and there are great celebrations when children are brought into this world. This statue will bring great beauty to your African decor. Dimensions 13" High. No damages, chips or cracks.
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