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19th C. African Wood Fetish Figure - Pray for Healing

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19th C. African Wood Fetish Figure - Pray for Healing

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Description

West Africa, Cameroon / Nigeria, Cross River Area, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is an abstract wood carved fetish figure decorated with fur and hide appliques and nail studs. These figures are symbolic stand-ins for ill individuals in this rainforest delta area, and are used to pray for healing. Size: 15.5" H (39.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Zemenek Munster Sale July 2007 lot 672.

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Condition

Heavy dark patina due to usage, with wear to fur and hide.

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19th C. African Wood Fetish Figure - Pray for Healing

Name: 19th C. African Wood Fetish Figure - Pray for Healing
SKU: 51138895
Price: 800 USD
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