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Superb and ancient FANG reliquary from GABON
Light wood with patina and crust in some places
height 44,5cm plus wooden base
Eyes, bracelets and copper plates in some places
Iron chain around the basin
small iron bracelet at the foot
Braided rope headdress
cavity at the top that would have received a feather headdress
Numerous indigenous restorations in the form of staples consolidating the wood which is cracked in places
This type of statue was placed on a basket containing the relics of the ancestor
It was there to represent the protective spirit of the deceased
A head with a stern look in order to repel the bad waves
a pronounced navel and a delineated male sex
Nice collector's item
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Ref: H9LC7TOWRW