Lot #526 - Benin, Fon Culture Hevioso Staff
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Summer Auction Series -– Session II – Tribal Art
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Sale Date:03 Dec 2023 ~ 10.30am (AEDT)
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Lot #:526
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Lot Description:Benin, Fon Culture Hevioso Staff
depicting a seated figure with head dress with axe protruding from mask, on carved figural handle, on stand, total height 34cm -
Notes:Hevioso is the God of heaven, thunder, lightning and rain. Known to populations of southern Benin. Hevioso/Hebioso/Shango is a righteous God. He chastises liars, thieves and villains by smiting them.
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Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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