Primitive Arts African Art Reliquary Head Fang Gabon Carved Wood 1st Half 20th Century
Artist: Peuple Fang Gabon Afrique Centrale
TRIBUTE ARTS-AFRICAN ARTS- SCULPTURERELIQUARY HEADCARVED WOOD FANG PEOPLEGABONCENTRAL AFRICA1ST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY Beautiful Fang reliquary head from Gabon, in carved wood. Very present, prominent, almond-shaped eyes, in the shape of cowries (shells very used in African art). High forehead and prominent handles of a single arch with a straight nose widening at the base. Headdress or hairstyle raised on the top of the head. These statues called reliquaries are the guardians and protectors of bones. Beautiful patina of use. Marks, holes, traces (see descriptive photos).
380 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Height: tête:25,5 cm. totale:33,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1528774
Availability: In stock
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