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Three small, black, stylized figurines holding small bird-like figures.
Fertility Figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Fertility Figure

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th Century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumGlazed Terracotta
Dimensions6 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. (15.2 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.170
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