29th Jul, 2021 9:30
A Fang slit drum, Gabon, the terminal as a seated male above the ribbed body, on a later white base, 48.5cm excluding base, a Fang reliquary basket, a seated female figure above bands of coloured glass beads, the interior centre with a seated male figure surrounded by blue glass beads, each figure 8 - 9cm, the basket with woven handle; and a Fang crescent bladed weapon with wrought metal shaft, terminating in a carved wood standing figure above a band of coloured glass beads, on presentation stand, 50.5cm excluding stand
A private West Yorkshire collection.
Sold for £70
A Fang slit drum, Gabon, the terminal as a seated male above the ribbed body, on a later white base, 48.5cm excluding base, a Fang reliquary basket, a seated female figure above bands of coloured glass beads, the interior centre with a seated male figure surrounded by blue glass beads, each figure 8 - 9cm, the basket with woven handle; and a Fang crescent bladed weapon with wrought metal shaft, terminating in a carved wood standing figure above a band of coloured glass beads, on presentation stand, 50.5cm excluding stand
ProvenanceA private West Yorkshire collection.
