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4 African Fon Figures

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A Fon Boccio Shrine Post, African Art: Fon bocchio figure from Benin, Africa.Carved in wood, depicting a female with hands held in front, face with large round eyes.Measures 24 inches on a professional custom mount

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Early 20th C. African Benin Female Wooden Figure: Africa, Republic of Benin, Fon/ Dahomey, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure of a female, standing with hands placed just above her ample hips and below her breasts, her visa

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70331: Three West African Figures First half of the 20: Three West African Figures First half of the 20th century Including a Mende standing female; a Mossi standing female; a Fon votive figure (bochio). All in good condition&com

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Two African Baule Figures: Two African Baule Figures. One with carved scarification on torso, the other bead-decorated. Size: 14'' x 2.5'' x 2.5'' (36 x 6 x 6 cm) and Size: 14'' x 3'' x 3'' (36 x 8 x 8 cm). Ex Collection/Estate

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4 African Fon Figures. Ranging in size from: 8'' x 2.25'' x 2'' (20 x 6 x 5 cm) to 14'' x 3.25'' x 2'' (36 x 8 x 5 cm).

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4 African Fon Figures

Name: 4 African Fon Figures
SKU: 144061063
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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