Five Fon Wrought Iron Altar Staffs

Benin

the circular top with sheet metal cut out figures supported on a spike (5)

Measurements:
approx. height 110 cm
Provenance:
The Estate of Ray Hughes
Literature:
Cf. for comparison Edna G. Bay, Iron Altars of the Fon People of Benin, 1985
  • EStimate $500 - $700
  • sold $660 Incl BP