Reliquary FANG statue from GABON

6.100
20th century
Tribal Art
DELIVERY
From: 83330, LE CASTELLET, France

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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
    free shipping worldwide

    Ref: H9LC7TOWRW

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    Location 83330, LE CASTELLET, France
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