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Gabon, mid-20th century - Fang reliquary statue

Gabon
Fang reliquary statue
Mid 20th century

Guardian figure of sacred relics, presenting a standing figure, naked, standing with bodybuilding evoking strength and power. His face with metal eyes, sports an internalized and protective
expression.

Wood with old patina of use.

Dimensions: height 51.5 cm × width 16 cm × depth 16 cm

Dimensions :
- Height : 51,5 cm
- Width : 16 cm
- Depth : 16 cm
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This item is sold by a professional art dealer who guaranties its authenticity. This item is used (second-hand)

Fang : Central Africa people mainly livin in Cameroon, equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The Fang are especially known for their guardian figures which they attached to wooden boxes containing bones of the ancestors. Fang ancestors figures are visible in the Quai Branly museum in Paris.

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Price : 600 € Incl. VAT Premium and Taxes included
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