Doll · Benin, Fon · ID: 3036183
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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.