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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 592

Mississippian Fertility Effigy Pregnant Figurine

Estimate: $400 - $800

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is a fertility effigy pregnancy figurine from Mississippian period and aged from 1000 - 1540 B.P. The figurine is constructed from a mixed mineral quartz stone and features a pregnant woman with carved legs and a slightly carved face. The fertility effigy is regarded as a powerful entity, usually a goddess or guardian spirit, and became powerful symbols to help further promote fertility and safety in childbirth. The condition of this fertility effigy is good despite its age; the fertility figurine shows wear from age and use. The measurements of this fertility effigy are 6 5/8" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4".
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