Old Fon Asen Ritual Altar in Iron, African Art

A Very rare Fon Asen altar in iron, Field collected in early 1990's by Steve Tobin. Approx 36 inches tall with Iron disk on iron rod supported by radiating umbrella style rods. The Top of the altar/st

Asen Iron Altars of the Fon People of Benin. Bay, Edna G. Atlanta: Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology (1985). English text 48 pages Numerous b/w Illustrations Softcover 25 x 23 cm 196 g <

Asen Iron Altars of the Fon People of Benin. Bay, Edna G. Atlanta: Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology (1985). English text 48 pages Numerous b/w Illustrations Softcover 25 x 23 cm. 196 g

Asen Iron Altars of the Fon People of Benin. Bay, Edna G. Atlanta: Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology (1985). English text 48 pages Numerous b/w Illustrations Softcover 25 x 23 cm 196 g <

Asen Iron Altars of the Fon People of Benin. Bay, Edna G. Atlanta: Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology (1985). English text 48 pages Numerous b/w Illustrations Softcover 25 x 23 cm. 196 g

Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, Textil. H 107 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine runde Blechplatte auf der einzelne figürliche

Hand hammered and formed Iron ceremonial staff considered an altar and place for the spirits to reside. This is a Most unusual example, it features two figures seated across from one another , BOUND t

African Fon "Asen" Portable Memorial Altar, Ouidah, Benin. On stand. Iron. Size: 53'' x 12'' x 12'' (135 x 30 x 30 cm).

Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, Bronze, Blech, Textil. H 132 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine runde

Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, Blech. H 106 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Luzern. Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine runde Blechplatte auf

Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, Blech. H 118 cm. B 32 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Luzern. Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine runde Blechp

Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss, Blech, Eisen. H 78 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach Rheinfelden). - Hammer Auktion 57, 2

Altar, "asen" Fon, Benin Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss, Blech, Eisen. H 78 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach Rheinfelden). Asen genannte Altäre (m

African Fon Asen Memorial Altar, Benin, Early/Mid 20th C. Iron. On stand. Size: 37'' x 12'' x 12'' (94 x 30 x 30 cm).Height on stand: 42" (107 cm).

Fon Peoples, metalwork Asen altar staff, Benin, the portable alter topped by circle of seated figures in a ritual ceremony, on custom stand, 47"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip G

This forged iron staff is known as Asen and was created for each ancestor by the Fon people of Benin, to serve as a link between the living and the dead. Offerings and recognition would be offered to

57 Altar-Figur, Chamäleon (TRIBAL ART) Fon, Benin Gesockelt (base included) Gelbguss. H 8,2 cm. L 13,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine run

55 Altar-Figur, Hund (no reserve price) Fon, Benin Gesockelt (base included) Gelbguss. H 4,5 cm. L 15,2 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine run

3 Kleinbronzen eines Altares Fon, Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 2,5 - 9,5 cm. Provenienz: Fred und Ilse Mayer, Z&#252;rich. Asen genannte Alt&#228;re (meist eine runde Blechplatte auf d

56 Altar-Figur, Löwe (no reserve price) Fon, Benin Gesockelt (base included) Gelbguss. H 8,5 cm. L 10 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Asen genannte Altäre (meist eine rund

A large forged iron staff top featuring A seated priest, kneeling devotee, a patient and several crosses and other symbols prevalent on Vodoun or Voodoo ritual. Behin, West Africa. The Staff top measu

African Fon Asen Altar Staff, Benin, early 20th c. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 47'' x 11'' x 11'' (119 x 28 x 28 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in t

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

A FASCINATING OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLES OF NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA.Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniably well handled and weathered surface, featuring the image of a knee