Reliquary Figure

Description:
Fang male figurine of dark wood, free standing. Classical form with exaggerated rounded hips, buttocks and arms, and exaggerated chin. The very thick neck supports a large head with scarification marks tapering from the hairline to the nose, and with the hair being flared into a three-ridged section ending behind the small protruding ears.
Additional Information: sculpture; African; man; figure; standing
Category Sculpture
Reference Number 00148
Maker/Artist Fang; Africa
Materials Wood
Measurements 24 in
Time Period Circa 1890



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