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A Fon figure, Benin. This freestanding large fertility figure…
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A Fon figure, Benin. This freestanding large fertility figure from Benin is carved from a hardwood. The elongated arms suggests a gathering and nurturing nature to the figure, while the pregnant stomach implies fertile aspects. Hanging from the figure is part of an animal jaw bone. The figure has a serene face with shallow carved features. A heavy build-up of pigment and millet paste covers the form; chicken feathers and pieces of fabric are also found in the paste. Height 57 cm, width 20 cm, depth 17 cm
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