Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Fertility Doll, RARE Double-sided Face Male/Female, Jointed and Stringed Limbs

This is an Antique CHINESE HANDCARVED WOODEN FERTILITY DOLL 18th Century
RARE FIND - usually 2 separate dolls this one has Double-sided face with male on one side and female on the other with anatomic depiction. Jointed and stringed limbs on an anatomically correct body. This doll is also larger than most listed online (most listed at 13.5 H)

HISTORY
Chinese fertility dolls, as ritual items, were used by several Chinese ethnic minority cultures, including the Miao, Yao and Naxi. These old fertility dolls were hand carved, anatomically correct and with pegged and jointed limbs. The styles and head gear would vary depending on the minority group. Dolls representing the hopeful parents to be and often the son that was wished for were consecrated by the shaman and taken home from the temple. After a child was born, the child doll would be returned to the temple.

Dimensions: approx. 16.5

CONDITION: Very Good for Age, No cracks in wood, some wear to finish and string dislodged or peg missing in 1 leg. Seller reserves all cleaning to Buyer.

NOTE: This item is not subject to any discounts. If applied, will cancel order.

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