Julien Gauthier

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Captivating small Fon/Voodoo fetish from Benin. Its presence feels unreal, phantom-like, with its face covered in fabric and offerings. It seems to come straight from another world. The figure is firmly grounded, stocky and compact. It is covered with offerings, blood, alcohol, blue pigments, and other substances. The patina is superb, rich and complex. Sold as is; the photos are part of the description. A beautiful ancient and authentic Voodoo cult object. Circa 1960.

Fétiche, culture Fon, Bénin. H.18cm

Captivant petit fétiche Vaudou Fon du Bénin. Sa présence est irréel, fantomatique avec son visage recouvert de tissus et d'offrandes. Il semble sortir tout droit d'un autre monde. Le personnage est bien ancré au sol, trapu et compact. Il est recouvert d'offrandes, sang, alcool, pigments bleu et autres substances. La patine est superbe, riche et complexe. Vendu en l'état, les photos font partie du descriptif. Un bel objet de culte Vaudou ancien et authentique. Circa 196O.





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Fetish - Voodoo - Fon - Benin

Mid 20th century - Fair condition

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Fétiche, an original Fon Vaudou artifact from Benin, circa 1960, 18 cm high, in good condition and sold without a stand.

Fetish - Voodoo - Fon - Benin

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Fétiche, an original Fon Vaudou artifact from Benin, circa 1960, 18 cm high, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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