Ancient voodoo protective fetish. Vodoun, vodou, voodoo - Benin

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Ancient Vaudou protection fetish, Fon origin from Benin, dating to the mid-20th century, provenance from a private collection (Collection Jc Moschetti), height 28 cm, weight 1450 g, authentic/original.

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Old Fon Vodou fetish, Fon fetish. Wood, plant fibers, fabric, cowrie shells. Dark brown appearance rather than black. Presumed age: mid-20th century. Object guaranteed authentic and used for rituals, collected in-situ. It is not an object manufactured for sale; the last photo shows it in-situ. Provenance: Jc Moschetti collection

Dimensions: H: 28 cm
Weight: 1450 g

Old Fon Vodou fetish, Fon fetish. Wood, plant fibers, fabric, cowrie shells. Dark brown appearance rather than black. Presumed age: mid-20th century. Object guaranteed authentic and used for rituals, collected in-situ. It is not an object manufactured for sale; the last photo shows it in-situ. Provenance: Jc Moschetti collection

Dimensions: H: 28 cm
Weight: 1450 g

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Benin
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancient voodoo protective fetish. Vodoun, vodou, voodoo
Height
28 cm
Weight
1450 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
Private

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