Early 1900s West African (Fon) Bronze Figure on Stand

Early 1900s West African (Fon) Bronze Figure on StandTraveling Man Treasures is selling this extremely rare and beautiful bronze figure from the Fon people of Benin in West Africa. The piece is temporarily copper wired onto a custom made iron base, but this could easily be made permanent. The figure is estimated to be made between 1850 1940, but the inclination leans toward the older range. DIMENSIONS: Figure: 5. 5" H x 1. 75" W x 1. 5" D On Stand: 7. 5" H x 2. 75" W x 2" D FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE US!

The intricate carved geometric designs indicate that this pole was a "prestige piece" intended to embellish the tent

likely dating from the late 19th century

1780-1920s)

his right hand is lowered touching the ground

This artifact has been attested as authentic to the Roman Empire (c

often appearing on pillars and entryway

but they are most likely not the original parts

The head fragment displays characteristic features of the style

" in the Devanagari script used in Tibet

Traveling Man Treasures is selling this studio art spherical pit-fired ceramic vessel

The artwork depicts the mythological three-headed dog Cerberus from Dante's Inferno as envisioned by Dali

its beautiful green oxidized patina attesting to its age