Authentic Fon Vodun Protection Figure – Benin Wood, cotton, natural fibers, and pigments | Dimensions: 13 x 6 x 6.5 cm This is a traditional Fon Vodun (Voodoo) protection figure from Benin, carved from wood and adorned with cotton, natural fibers, and hand-applied pigments. Such figures are deeply rooted in the spiritual practices of the Fon people and are used in Vodun rituals for protection against malevolent forces or to channel spiritual power. The figure features a strikingly expressive face and well-balanced form, evoking both presence and potency. Its aged patina, along with traces of natural pigments, reflect years of ritual handling and use, offering a strong sense of authenticity and cultural depth. These protective figures were traditionally activated through ritual offerings and invocations by Vodun practitioners. Often kept in homes, shrines, or worn on the body, they serve as powerful intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms. Features: Origin: Fon people, Benin Materials: Wood, cotton, natural fibers, and natural pigments Dimensions: 13 cm high x 6 cm wide x 6.5 cm deep Condition: Excellent ritual patina, signs of age and use consistent with traditional handling Function: Vodun protection figure (personal or household guardian) A powerful and culturally rich piece of West African spiritual heritage—ideal for collectors of tribal art, ethnographic artifacts, or those with an interest in African spiritual traditions.