PRIMITIVE Pre Columbian FERTILITY CULT GODDESS FIGURE Start Price USD 1,999.99 Current Price USD 1,999.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 01, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Location Coplay, Pa See more about 'PRIMITIVE Pre Columbian FERTILITY CULT GODDESS FIGURE' Description PRIMITIVE Pre Columbian Jalisco FERTILITY CULT GODDESS LARGE OVER-SIZED FIGURAL STATUE OF A WOMAN GIVING BIRTH WITH A SNAKE HEADDRESS GUARDING OVER HER Pre Columbian culture 250 BC - 250 AD The Bamum are a relatively small group of about 80 thousand people populating the northwest portion of the grasslands of Cameroon. They were a warlike group making forays into surrounding territories. Many of their figures and masks are symbolic of power. This unusual terracotta female figure was a symbol of fertility and strength over man.     The figure Statue measures 6 1/2" x 8" x 17 1/2" Tall GREAT CONDITION FOR IT'S AGE BUT BOTH FEET HAVE BEEN REPAIRED OVER THE YEARS AND CHIPS ON THE TOES I ADDED LOTS OF PICTURES TO HELP DESCRIBE THIS STATUE AS I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT IT'S BACK GROUND ONLY THAT MY GRANDFATHER BOUGHT HER FROM A ANTIQUE STORE IN THE EARLY 1900's AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A TRIBAL FERTILITY CULT FETISH THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BRING GOOD FORTUNE AND FERTILITY TO ALL WHO OWNED IT.   IT'S SAID TO GIVE A TALISMAN OF INCREDIBLE IMMORTAL AND ANCIENT POWERS      HIT ON LINKS FOR EXTRA PICS: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9400.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9404.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9405.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9406.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9407.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9408.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9409.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9410.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9411.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9412.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9413.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9414.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9415.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9416.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9417.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9418.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9419.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9420.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/TOYNMN/09-02-08/CIMG9421.jpg         I WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE. THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OUTSIDE OF THE CONSECUTIVE 48 STATES. PLEASE E-MAIL ME FOR THIS CHARGE. EXTRA CHARGE TO SHIP TO A PO BOX BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT VALUES! I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON AUCTIONS ENDING WITHIN 36 HOURS OF EACH OTHER! BIDDING -If you are new to ebay, please read my auction carefully and make sure this is what you want. Please read my payment and shipping terms to be sure you can complete the transaction before you place your first bid. EXTRA CHARGE TO SHIP TO A PO BOXI WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE. THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE OUTSIDE THE 48 CONSECUTIVE STATES. PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE BIDDING FOR THIS CHARGE.SHIPPING -  I am happy to combine shipping on multiple wins to save you $$$. If you are continuing to shop, please let me know and do not pay for each item separately or they will ship separately and you will not be able to take advantage of the combined S/H. PLEASE wait to pay for your entire order at the close of your shopping---just let me know when you are finished and I would be happy to combine S/H and send you a combined invoice. Thanks!!I will combine Shipping on multiple auctions ending within 36 Hours of each other. INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL ON MOST AUCTIONS BUT STRONGLY SUGGESTED ON EVERY AUCTION. I am not responsible for items which are lost or damaged through the courier services. Place a Bid!