Duck skull fetish - Voodoo - Fon - Benin

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Fétiche crâne de canard, a Fon Vaudou artefact from Benin, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition and sold with a stand, measuring 10 cm high, 11 cm deep and 6 cm wide.

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Duck skull fetish, Fon culture, Benin.
H.10cm L.11cm W.6cm

Voodoo offers us here a mysterious work that immerses us in an unknown and complex universe. Only the followers of this cult hold the keys to understanding.
It is an intriguing and powerful fetish. Its presence is unmistakable. It is made from a duck skull mounted on a metal rod. A padlock is attached to its beak. A magical charge is fixed underneath and at the back. Notably, there are two wooden spikes on its skull, likely plant thorns. Cauris shells form the eyes, giving it a piercing and unsettling gaze. What a commanding presence for this small fetish. The patina is superb, rich, and complex—a mixture of offerings, blood, pigments, and other materials. Sold as-is, see photos. They are part of the description. A beautiful, authentic ancient Vaudou cult object. Circa 196O.

Duck skull fetish, Fon culture, Benin.
H.10cm L.11cm W.6cm

Voodoo offers us here a mysterious work that immerses us in an unknown and complex universe. Only the followers of this cult hold the keys to understanding.
It is an intriguing and powerful fetish. Its presence is unmistakable. It is made from a duck skull mounted on a metal rod. A padlock is attached to its beak. A magical charge is fixed underneath and at the back. Notably, there are two wooden spikes on its skull, likely plant thorns. Cauris shells form the eyes, giving it a piercing and unsettling gaze. What a commanding presence for this small fetish. The patina is superb, rich, and complex—a mixture of offerings, blood, pigments, and other materials. Sold as-is, see photos. They are part of the description. A beautiful, authentic ancient Vaudou cult object. Circa 196O.

Details

Indigenous object name
Voodoo
Ethnic group/ culture
Fon
Country of Origin
Benin
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Duck skull fetish
Height
10 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
11 cm
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883
Objects sold
100%
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