African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection
Nov 4, 2020
USA
1243 Pond Street, Franklin. MA 02038
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LOT 9:
Medicine/Reliquary Basket, Fang, Gabon
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Start price:
$
750
Estimated price:
$3,000 - $5,000
Auction house commission: 35%
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Medicine/Reliquary Basket, Fang, Gabon
African Tribal Art: Fang People, Gabon: Medicine Basket, A Mid-20th Century. The natural-fiber woven basket is crowned with a carved wooden female guardian figure, surrounded by shells, animal bones, metal chains, feathers, fetish items and medicine bundles. The front lid of the basket has a glass mirror-sealed bonga receptacle. The lid is sewn onto the basket's base.
