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Assen Plateau figure. Fon Culture, Benin. H.15cm

Beautiful iron figure from an Assen plateau. The figure seems alive, animated. The pose is dynamic. Weapon in hand, he is in motion. On his face he wears a determined expression. The surface is beautiful, the metal is old and oxidized. A beautiful piece of antique and authentic collection, circa 1950.

Personnage de plateau Assen. Culture Fon, Bénin. H.15cm

Beau personnage en fer issu d'un plateau Assen. Le personnage semble vivant, animé. La pose est dynamique. Arme à la main, il est en mouvement. Sur son visage il porte une expression déterminé. La surface est belle, le métal est ancien et oxydé. Une belle pièce de collection ancienne et authentique, circa 1950.

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Board game character Assen - Fon - Benin

Mid 20th century - Iron (wrought) - Fair condition

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Personnage de plateau Assen, a forged iron figure from the Fon culture in Benin, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1950), 15 cm high and 16 cm wide, with original/officiel authenticity and sold with a stand.

Board game character Assen - Fon - Benin

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Personnage de plateau Assen, a forged iron figure from the Fon culture in Benin, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1950), 15 cm high and 16 cm wide, with original/officiel authenticity and sold with a stand.

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