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.

Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York

Dimensions: Approx. 30"H x 15:W x 15"D Good condition. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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