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Early 20th C. African Fon Wood Female Bust Fragment

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Early 20th C. African Fon Wood Female Bust Fragment

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Africa, Republic of Benin, Fon peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden bust of a female, perhaps a fetish figure, and with brightly-painted surfaces in hues of orange, green, and dark-brown. Her large breasts serve as the base and taper to a thick neck. The dramatic visage is comprised of petite eyes, a slightly-flattened nose, puffy cheeks, and a miniscule mouth, with black-painted lines indicative of scarification along her cheeks. Twin lateral lobes and a crested top constitute the coiffure, and a segment of natural hair, likely human, lines the perimeter of her scalp, giving her a more-naturalistic appearance. Comes with custom wooden display stand. Size: 6.75" H (17.1 cm); 10.25" H (26 cm) on included custom stand.

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

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Condition

This is a fragment of a larger figure. Age-commensurate surface wear, losses around shoulders and to lower portion of figure, fading and abrasions to pigmentation, with small chips to breasts, nose, shoulders, and head, otherwise very good.

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Early 20th C. African Fon Wood Female Bust Fragment

Name: Early 20th C. African Fon Wood Female Bust Fragment
SKU: 64242208
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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