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20th C. Benin Fon Wood Seated Male Figure

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20th C. Benin Fon Wood Seated Male Figure

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Africa, Benin, Fon peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure of a seated man, made to be a fetish figure, and with a patina of pigment and other ritual substances that were poured over and applied to the figure. He sits on a stool mounted upon a platform; below the platform, carved as one with the figure and stool, is a short, carved stake for holding the figure or affixing it to something. Comes with custom stand. Size: 3.2" W x 14.8" H (8.1 cm x 37.6 cm); height on stand: 15.45" (39.2 cm).

Provenance: Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970

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Condition

Small loss to wood on base; loss to wood on front and back of crest. Excellent patina from use.

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20th C. Benin Fon Wood Seated Male Figure

Name: 20th C. Benin Fon Wood Seated Male Figure
SKU: 57163929
Price: 76 USD
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