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Title: Help me identify these figurines
Post by: mwalt1988 on June 13, 2012, 06:09:09 PM

I was wondering if anyone could tell me a little about these figurines and maybe give me an idea of value.

Thanks

Title: Re: Help me identify these figurines
Post by: greenacres on June 13, 2012, 06:37:22 PM

I think they maybe fertilization statues for pregnancy. I'm not sure.

Title: Re: Help me identify these figurines
Post by: mwalt1988 on June 14, 2012, 10:11:58 PM

Thanks. I kinda figured they were something like that. Any idea on how old they are?

Title: Re: Help me identify these figurines
Post by: KC on June 15, 2012, 07:51:06 PM

Yepper......that is what they are.

Title: Re: Help me identify these figurines
Post by: fancypants on June 15, 2012, 08:15:19 PM

I'd go along with (conceptually) the idea that these are representative of 'fertility' symbols ...
do tell us where you've found these little items & like maybe what they're made of , if you would please , mwalt1988 .

I've seen many examples of 'local craftware' , so I'll say the obvious : mat'ls are important for identifying origins (&values) .
I have seen some very amazing (from very simple mat'ls) 'stone idols' of the local-crafted type , one comes to mind that was amazing to me as a craftsman , because it was made from dirt & glue !

 :D