African Tribal Art: Fang People, Gabon: Male Guardian/Ancestor figure, Mid 20th Century. A Rare example representing an important man. Carved wood enhanced with chased brass cladding and brass upholstery tacks, bone disks indicating the eyes, and iron rings at the ankles. The sculpture is affixed to a wooden display base.

16.25H x 5W x 5D, 17.5H on stand (inches).

Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York

Good condition with some minor scuffs and other signs of handling.

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