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Duck skull fetish, Fon culture, Benin. 
Height 10 cm, Length 11 cm, Width 6 cm

Voodoo offers us here a mysterious piece that plunges us into an unknown and complex universe. Only practitioners of this cult hold the keys to understanding.
This is an intriguing and powerful fetish. Its presence is not indifferent. It consists of a duck skull fixed on a metal rod. A padlock is hung from its beak. A magical charge is attached beneath and at the back. Also note on its skull two wooden spikes, presumably plant thorns. Cowrie shells form the eyes, giving it a piercing and unsettling stare. What a presence for this small fetish. The patina is superb, rich and complex. A blend of offerings, blood, pigments and other materials. Sold as is, see photos. They are part of the description. A beautiful object of ancient and authentic Voodoo worship. Circa 1960.

Fétiche crâne de canard, culture Fon, Bénin. 
H.10cm Lo.11cm La.6cm

Le Vaudou nous offre ici une oeuvre mystérieuse qui nous plonge dans un univers inconnu et complexe. Seul les adeptes de ce culte ont les clés de compréhension.
C'est un fétiche intrigant et puissant. Sa présence ne laisse pas indifférent. Il est composé d'un crâne de canard fixé sur une tige métallique. Un cadenas est accroché a son bec. Une charge magique lui est fixé dessous et à l'arrière. On notera aussi sur son crâne deux piques en bois, a priori des épines végétal. Des cauris forment les yeux, lui donnant un regard perçant et inquiétant. Quelle présence pour ce petit fétiche. La patine est superbe, riche et complexe. Mélange d'offrandes, de sang, de pigments et d'autres matières. Vendu en l'état, voir photos. Elles font partie du descriptif. Un bel objet de culte Vaudou ancien et authentique. Circa 196O.





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Duck skull fetish - Voodoo - Fon - Benin

Mid 20th century - Fair condition

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Duck skull fetish from Benin of the Fon culture, an original Vaudou object dating to the mid-20th century, measuring 10 cm high, 11 cm long and 6 cm wide, sold with a stand.

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Duck skull fetish from Benin of the Fon culture, an original Vaudou object dating to the mid-20th century, measuring 10 cm high, 11 cm long and 6 cm wide, sold with a stand.

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