Fang Vintage African Sculpture art

Vintage African male sculpture representing the female ancestor of the Fang. This tribal wood carved statue is a very rare vintage African sculpture that will enrich your African collections. No matter if you are an enthusiast collector or just a lover of African culture, this authentic statue is a tribal artwork that will bring so much power into your home. Take a small piece of the African culture and enjoy its beauty every day. Male ancestral figure - FANG - Gabun 42 cm high 860 g The sculpture is an unclothed ancestral figure of male sex, which was made of wood. A strong style influence of the Akan from Ghana can be noticed. The body and the limbs are fully sculpted and look natural. The arms are slightly bent and carved freely, which is unusual for FANG figures. The hands hold a vessel. The navel is particularly emphasized. Magnificent Fang statue, the patina is shiny, the wood is thick, with a beautiful hairstyle on the head - quite simply a beautiful Fang statue. Material: heavy hardwood Condition: In good condition considering its age with signs of wear and aging. Several authentic repairs with a wood flour-resin mixture (see photos) It has a wonderful patina of age. I don't know the exact age. It was brought back from Gabun by the previous owner in the 1980s. Thank you so much for visiting AfricaArtSpirit, your mystery portal to the best kept treasures of Africa. Explore all our collections at: https://www.ballwool.com/shop/africaartspirit Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or wish to learn more about any of our pieces from our special art collection. Thank you so much!