A protective Fon lion figure, biting a crocodile.
Wood, 51 cm long (VJ)
Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht. Published: 'Geest & Kracht, Vodun from West Africa', 1996 Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 79, page 87.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
18.02.2020 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 7,000.- to EUR 9,000.-
A protective Fon lion figure, biting a crocodile.
Wood, 51 cm long (VJ)
Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht. Published: 'Geest & Kracht, Vodun from West Africa', 1996 Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 79, page 87.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 18.02.2020 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 12.02. - 18.02.2020 |