Fang style statue Gabon Eroded light wood H : 47 cm Statue, Fang post, inscribed in a light wood with a honey patina, the lower part of the body melted into the block of eroded wood. The upper body with accentuated muscles, pectorals, biiceps, voluminous, in relief. Heart-shaped face, small mouth with thin lips pouting. Eyes in balls, headdress falling on the nape of the neck. The two hands joined towards the center of the belly give it a form of solemnity. FANG STYLE - STATUE 47 CM

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