Phallus · Benin, Fon · ID: 3032146
sold
EUR 200
Size
L: 71 cm
L: 28.0 inch
Description
wood, spotted greyish brown patina, irregular incisions on one side, min. dam., fissures, traces of insect caused damage, on base;
was used for the “elegba” ceremonies.
The object Phallus with the object ID 3032146 was last part of the auction 71st tribal art auction at November 24, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 213 achieved a sales price of EUR 200.
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Comparing literature
Mattelaer, Johan J., The phallus in art and culture, Arnhem o.J., p. 84