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Ritual object - Benin, Fon

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wood, encrusted patina, remains of pigments, in form of an anthropomorphic head, the forehead wrapped with encrusted cord and fabric with several padlocks attached, metal objects and wooden sticks inserted on the head, min. dam., small missing parts, cracks, traces of abrasion and corrosion
H: 30,5 cm, H: 12,0 inch
Lit.: Skulpturenmuseum Glaskasten Marl (Hg.), Skulpturen und Objekte aus der Region des Königreiches Dahomey, Marl 2008, p. 55, ill. 47
Continent: Africa

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Ritual object - Benin, Fon

Name: Ritual object - Benin, Fon
SKU: 41559589
Price: 500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €500 - €1,000

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