"Fang Reliquary Statue From Gabon"
Superb and old FANG reliquary from GABON Light wood with a crusty patina in places height 44.5cm plus wooden base Eyes, bracelets and copper plates in places Iron chain surrounding the basin small iron bracelet at the foot Braided rope headdress cavity at the top which must have receive a feather headdress Numerous indigenous restorations in the form of staples consolidating the wood cracked in places This type of statue was placed on a basket containing the relics of the grandfather He was there to represent the protective spirit of the deceased A head with a little stern look to repel bad vibes a pronounced navel and a drawn male penis Beautiful collector's item 
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