Figure - Imposing Leopard Fon - 50 cm - Benin

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Description from the seller

Benin
Fon
Bronze
40 x 50 x 15 cms
4820 gr

Impressive Leopard of the Fon ethnic group, from Benin.
A piece of imposing size, representing a container, with the lid materialized by a smaller leopard.
The piece comes from an old French collection, whose references will be communicated to the best bidder.

Shipping method:
France: Colissimo
Europe: Colissimo International
Rest of the world: happy-post

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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.
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Benin
Fon
Bronze
40 x 50 x 15 cms
4820 gr

Impressive Leopard of the Fon ethnic group, from Benin.
A piece of imposing size, representing a container, with the lid materialized by a smaller leopard.
The piece comes from an old French collection, whose references will be communicated to the best bidder.

Shipping method:
France: Colissimo
Europe: Colissimo International
Rest of the world: happy-post

Because the piece is heavy and imposing, grouped shipping is not possible for this item, to ensure maximum safety for a good delivery. Thank you for your understanding.

You are bidding on a rare auction, with extremely low reserves.
All lots are offered without reserve.
We began working with Catawiki in 2015. Please consult our reviews; they are among the best on Catawiki. Items are shipped the day after your payment with tracking and traceability, in a truly secure package. Professional service guaranteed.

Feel free to bid on several items; you will only pay shipping costs once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are much lower than what you would pay in a sale room. Additionally, packaging is free; you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or more, you might even be charged less than the actual shipping cost.

Good luck and best 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.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
4820 g
Country of origin
Benin
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Imposing Leopard Fon - 50 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
FranceVerified
3047
Objects sold
100%
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