Female ancestor statue of the FANG, Gabon, ca 1970

Carefully carved female ancestor statue of the Fang. See how legs and especially arms and shoulders are meticulously shaped. The female figure is sitting on a tree trunk or something like that. The statue is mounted on a base. Good condition, see the photos.

Length: 37 cm, including base approx. 41.5 cm
Weight: 1548 grams
Origin: Gabon
Date: circa 1970
Provenance: Ex gallery Tounkara, Peter Beaujean