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A FON MAGIC FIGURE
Pierced through the coiffure and suspending twisted fibre tassels, the body bound with twisted fibre retaining several wood sticks, dark patina, old label inscribed: Dahomey Fétiche Sanguinaire Les roseaux indiquent les individus tués par le porteur de ce fetiche
22.5cm. high
Pierced through the coiffure and suspending twisted fibre tassels, the body bound with twisted fibre retaining several wood sticks, dark patina, old label inscribed: Dahomey Fétiche Sanguinaire Les roseaux indiquent les individus tués par le porteur de ce fetiche
22.5cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.37, fig.23
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.