Zemanek-Münster

Doll

Benin, Fon
not available anymore
Size
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch

Description

wood, light brown patina, black paint, abundant decor with bracelets of different materials, five coins amongst others, two metal foot rings, slightly dam., cracks;
the Fon venerate twins. In case one of the twins dies a small figure with the same gender of the child which passed away has to be carved.


Comparing literature

Bofinger, Brigitte & Wolfgang, Puppen aus Afrika, Stuttgart 2006, p. 46 f.

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