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African Fon Iron Altar

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African, Fon People, Benin (SW Nigeria), Iron Ancestors Worship Portable Altar: Fon People, Benin (SW Nigeria), iron Ancestors Worship Portable Altar with wind bell and figures, 9"h x 9.25" diameter PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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African Fon Asen Memorial Altar, Benin, Early/Mid 20th C.: African Fon Asen Memorial Altar, Benin, Early/Mid 20th C. Iron. On stand. Size: 37'' x 12'' x 12'' (94 x 30 x 30 cm).Height on stand: 42" (107 cm).

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A Fon Altar, "asen" (African Art / Tribal Art): Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, Textil. H 107 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine runde Blechplatte auf der einzelne figürliche

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African Fon Iron Altar. On stand. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 46'' x 3'' x 3'' (117 x 8 x 8 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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African Fon Iron Altar

Name: African Fon Iron Altar
SKU: 100579385
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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