Large Antique Bronze Fertility Statues From Burma. Oversize Genitalia
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:13211 | Primary Material: Bronze |
Sub-Type: Ancient Tribal Artefacts | Age: 1900-1940 |
Original/Repro: Antique Original | Product: Fertility Amulet |
Region of Origin: Southeast Asian |
These are a outstanding pair of fertility statues form the Shan State North Eastern Burma. Size, Male-12cmFemale-11.5cmWhat makes this pair unique is the faces represent humans, lots of similar statues have slightly unnatural features. The Male has raised temple markings on his chest and arms and a sunken marking on his back. The female has a raised temple marking on her stomach and is wearing a tribal n...ecklace. Both statues are in very good condition.
Fertility figures such as this are believed throughout Southeast Asia to bring fertility to woman, virility to men, ward off the evil eye and bring prosperity. This unique amulet set symbolizes fruitfulness in procreation as well as wealth.
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