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Plateau figure from Assen. Fon culture, Benin. H.17cm

Beautiful iron figure from an Assen plateau. The figure seems alive, animated. The pose is dynamic. Even seated, it looks in motion. This is a clan chief; his chair and his headdress indicate it. He holds in his hands a pipe and a long staff. The face is expressive, imbued with strength.

The surface is beautiful, the metal is old and oxidized. A beautiful old and authentic collectible piece, circa 1950.

Personnage de plateau Assen. Culture Fon, Bénin. H.17cm

Beau personnage en fer issu d'un plateau Assen. Le personnage semble vivant, animé. La pose est dynamique. Même assis il semble en mouvement. C'est un chef de clan, sa chaise et sa coiffe nous l'indique. Il tient dans ses mains une pipe et un long bâton. Le visage est expressif, empreint de force.
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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Original/officiel forged iron plateau figure titled "Personnage de plateau Assen" from Benin, Fon culture, circa 1950, 16 cm wide and 17 cm high, depicting a Fon clan leader with a pipe and a staff, in État correct condition and sold with a stand.

Board game character Assen - Fon - Benin

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Original/officiel forged iron plateau figure titled "Personnage de plateau Assen" from Benin, Fon culture, circa 1950, 16 cm wide and 17 cm high, depicting a Fon clan leader with a pipe and a staff, in État correct condition and sold with a stand.

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