Lot 2467

West Africa, probably Fon people, Witch Figure

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West Africa, probably Fon people, Witch Figure

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Description

West Africa, probably Fon people, Witch figure of modest dramatic power, wearing necklace and fetish pendant, possibly holding a drum between his legs, appears made for sale to Westerners late 20th century Malian seated wood figure, Bambara, Mali, 22"h

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West Africa, probably Fon people, Witch Figure

Name: West Africa, probably Fon people, Witch Figure
SKU: 150244284
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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