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Articulated figure, Fon culture, Benin. Height 44 cm.

Beautiful Fon or Nago statuette from Benin. The figure is smiling, the gaze is lit. On its cheeks are ethnic scarifications typical of the Fon, Nago, and Yoruba of Benin. The figure has no legs. Its arms are articulated. It is surely a marionette used in dances or ceremonies. A striking presence for this atypical object. A beautiful collectible piece of ancient and authentic Voodoo worship. Circa 1960.

Personnage articulé, culture Fon, Bénin. H.44cm

Belle statuette Fon ou Nago du Bénin. Le personnage est souriant, le regard est illuminé. Sur ces joues des scarifications ethniques typique des Fon, Nago et Yoruba du Bénin. Le personnage n'a pas de jambes. Ces bras sont articulés. C'est surement une marionette utilisé lors de danses ou de ceremonies. Belle présence pour cet objet atypique. Une belle pièce de collection de culte Vaudou ancienne et authentique. Circa 1960. 




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Articulated figure - Fon - Benin

Mid 20th century - Fair condition

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Original Fon artefact from Benin, dating to circa 1960, 44 cm tall with articulated arms and no legs, titled “Personnage articulé,” authentic/original, in good condition and sold with stand.

Articulated figure - Fon - Benin

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Original Fon artefact from Benin, dating to circa 1960, 44 cm tall with articulated arms and no legs, titled “Personnage articulé,” authentic/original, in good condition and sold with stand.

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