RARE Votive Star Against Infertility 18th / 19th | 8.3”
A RARE antique 18th / 19th century votive star (wooden ball with iron spikes and an eye for hanging) depicting a womb, used for healing infertility in the antique birth / gynecology medicine by birth healers and midwives. Dates back to the period of the 1700s / 1800s.
General: The overall diameter is 8.3 inches (21 cm), and the diameter of the wooden core is 3 inches (7.5 cm).
Condition: This votive star is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.
