Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #162

African Fang Carved Wood Reliquary

Head guardian figure from the Fang peoples of Gabon

Estimate: $300 - $500

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 15 5/8 inches, Width: 5 1/4 inches, Length: 5 inches

Condition: Good, moderate wear; nicks, chips, finish loss; missing piece of hair on backside, crack to left side not affecting integrity of the piece; dirt accumulation

Disclaimers: do to nature of art, chips, nicks, cracks, scuffs, repairs and some loss are to be expected; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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