€ 350,00
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Large wooden post figure of the FON tribe from Benin. Total lenght: 98 cm, 8000 gram.
Boccio figure like these were placed outdoors and sunk into the earth, becoming wonderfully aged by exposure. Despite their small scale, they seem to gain a spiritual monumentality from being fused with the earth. Standing at the entrance of a village, a courtyard, a house, or a shrine, they served a protective function, barring the entrance of evil spirits.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Object: | Fetish Figure |
Ethnic group: | Fon |
Country: | Benin |
Material: | Wood |
Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: | Yes |
Dimensions: | 98x22x12 cm |
Weight: | 8000 gram |
Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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