Woman Touching a Chest

Baga · Guinea (Conakry)

Reference: EFM-30

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Height
16 cm
Material
Wood and dark pigmentation

Little curious votive statue depicting a young woman kneeling in meditation attitude with her right hand leaning on her leg and left holding a chest, indicating…

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Little curious votive statue depicting a young woman kneeling in meditation attitude with her right hand leaning on her leg and left holding a chest, indicating acceptance of a future pregnancy. Beautiful patina.

Further technical information
Attributed period
First third century XX or older

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Guinea (Conakry). The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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