Figure - Large Fon Statue with Padlocks on a base - 47 cm - Benin
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Large Fon statue from Benin, carved in wood and mounted on a base with padlocks, in good condition, dating to 1900–2000, dimensions 47 × 18 × 16 cm (total height 50 cm on the base), weight about 4.7 kg, sold with a stand.
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Fon
Benin
Wood, Ritual irons, padlocks, cotton, natural pigments
47 x 18 x 16 cm / Total height of 50 cm on the base
4700 gr
Beautiful and large Fon statue, from Benin.
Representation of a strong standing figure, orned with loads of padlocks.
The statue is covered with an important patina of libations, with remnants of natural colors.
Tribaly used item. For collectors.
Shipping method :
France : Colissimo
Europe : Colissimo International
Rest of the world : happy-post
We organize an auction with quality items, with very low reserve prices.
Please feel free to bid on several items, you will pay shipping only once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are much lower than the ones you would have to pay in a salesroom. On top of this, packing is free, you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or above, you might even be charged below real cost of shipping.
Good luck and kind regards
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateFon
Benin
Wood, Ritual irons, padlocks, cotton, natural pigments
47 x 18 x 16 cm / Total height of 50 cm on the base
4700 gr
Beautiful and large Fon statue, from Benin.
Representation of a strong standing figure, orned with loads of padlocks.
The statue is covered with an important patina of libations, with remnants of natural colors.
Tribaly used item. For collectors.
Shipping method :
France : Colissimo
Europe : Colissimo International
Rest of the world : happy-post
We organize an auction with quality items, with very low reserve prices.
Please feel free to bid on several items, you will pay shipping only once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are much lower than the ones you would have to pay in a salesroom. On top of this, packing is free, you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or above, you might even be charged below real cost of shipping.
Good luck and kind regards
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
4.7 kg
Country of Origin
Benin
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Large Fon Statue with Padlocks on a base - 47 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
47 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
1900-2000
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