Voodoo - phone - Benin

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Fon voodoo fetish statue from Benin, made of wood, shells, padlocks, cords, plant fibres and leather; weight 990 g; height 290 mm plus base 34 mm; width 165 mm; depth 110 mm; sold with stand; in good condition.

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Benin
Fon
Wood, shells, chains, leather, plant fibers
Height: 290mm + base 34mm
Width: 165mm
Depth: 110 mm

Voodoo fetish statue.

Sacrificial patina.

Among the most well-known productions of the Fon are the Botchio, fetishes used for the protection of villages, lineages, and individuals.

Many ornaments are used to awaken one's tutelary power. During voodoo ceremonies, the fetish priest pours or spits various libations (alcohol or palm oil, chicken blood) as offerings on the voodoo fetishes to intercede with the god, which gives them a characteristic crusty patina.

Parcels are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, and 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery throughout the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.

Seller's Story

Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.

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