Three-headed Reliquary Fang Gabon
Fang reliquary of gabon in hard wood copper eyes Dried raffias and fabrics serving as panties shiny patina by place showing pronounced handling traces of woodcutting holes (treated) cracked wood in places a hole under the left arm of which I do not know the meaning height 56cm This type of statue was placed above a basket with bones of the deceased the three-headed head demonstrates a desire for protection that the family wanted to have from their ancestor a hole drilled on the skull where the feathered headdress was placed ( missing) Beautiful collector's item and decorative effect guaranteed neat and free shipping for the whole world
1 100 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Bois fendillé et petits trous de xylophages
Reference (ID): 842300
Availability: In stock
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