Fon or Ewe , Republic of Benin or Togo; H: 18 3/4"
In the form of two classically carved figures standing back to back attached together with chain and numerous oxidized padlocks, the bodies with cloth attachments and cowrie shells added. Fine heavy encrustation of use from being in a shrine. A fine and increasingly rare example to come by. On a custom base.
Provenance: Property of a New York private collector
