Lot no. 249
FANG, Gabon.
Wood, bark, vegetable gum, fibres.
Bone box in bark, the lid surmounted by a "Byeri" reliquary figure, the body covered with a thick black granular patina.
Circa 1950/60.
Height: 60 cm.
Minor old damage.
Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, a renowned specialist in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa. He has co-authored several works on biodiversity, and his work has made a major contribution to understanding and preserving bird species in Africa, particularly in Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe. All his objects were collected in the 1970s.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
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