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Modern & Decorative Art Reduced Reserve
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40 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010 ![]()
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Fon Power or Fetish figure carrying a baby on his back, wood, mud, weaved basketry, glass, shells, earthenware and rope, Fon Tribe, Africa, ca. probably twentieth century. The organic materials composed together symbolize the binding of power and simultaneously the binding of enemies. Male, in comparison to female, figures shown carrying babies are rare. Dimensions: 12.5"H Condition reportShows signs of traditional use. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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