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Voodoo Fetish
Fon Culture
Benin. 
H.33cm

Voodoo offers us here a mysterious work that plunges us into its unfamiliar and complex universe. It is an intriguing and powerful fetish. Its presence is undeniable. It consists of a wooden figure, with a mirror on its chest. It is dressed in fabric, a kind of cape.
Its gaze is piercing, the expression on its face is hard and unsettling. Its posture is assured, perfectly straight and proud. The mirror indicates that this fetish is linked to divination. The patina is rich and intricate. Sold as is, see photos. They are part of the description. A beautiful object of ancient and authentic Voodoo cult. Circa 1960.

Fétiche Vaudou
Culture Fon
Bénin. 
H.33cm

Le Vaudou nous offre ici une oeuvre mystérieuse qui nous plonge dans son univers inconnu et complexe. C'est un fétiche intrigant et puissant. Sa présence ne laisse pas indifférent. Il est composé d'un personnage en bois, sur son torse un miroir. Il est habillé d'un tissus, une sorte de cape.
Son regard est perçant, l'expression de son visage est dure et inquiétante. Sa pose est assuré, bien droite et fière. Le miroir nous indique que ce fétiche est lié à la divination. La patine est riche et complexe. 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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Voodoo Fetish - Divination - Fon - Benin

Mid 20th century - Fair condition

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Fétiche Vaudou, an original Fon divination fetish from Benin dating to the mid‑20th century, a wooden figure with a mirror on the chest, dressed in cloth and cape, 33 cm high, sold with a stand.

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Fétiche Vaudou, an original Fon divination fetish from Benin dating to the mid‑20th century, a wooden figure with a mirror on the chest, dressed in cloth and cape, 33 cm high, sold with a stand.

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