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Fetish horn, Fon culture, Benin. H.45cm L.41cm

Voodoo offers us here a mysterious work, plunging us into an unknown and complex universe whose keys to understanding are held only by the protagonists.
Intriguing Fon Voodoo fetish from Benin. It is composed of an animal horn containing a magical charge. Red and white fabrics, in the colors of Voodoo, surround it. It is covered with a crust of blood. The patina is beautiful, rich and complex. It is a powerful and enigmatic object. Sold as-is, see photos. They are part of the description. A fine object of old and authentic Voodoo cult worship. Circa 1960.

Fétiche corne, culture Fon, Bénin. H.45cm Lo.41cm

Le Vaudou nous offre ici une oeuvre mystérieuse, nous plongeant dans un univers inconnu et complexe dont seul les protagonistes ont les clés de compréhension.
Intrigant fétiche Vaudou Fon du Bénin. Il est composé d'une corne animal renfermant une charge magique. Des tissus rouge et blanc, aux couleurs du Vaudou l'entoure. Il est recouvert d'une croute de sang. La patine est belle, riche et complexe. C'est un objet puissant et énigmatique. 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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Horn Fetish - Voodoo - Fon - Benin

Mid 20th century - Fair condition

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Fetish horn, Vaudou Fon artefact from Benin, height 45 cm, depth 41 cm, sold with stand, authentic/official provenance, circa 1960, in correct condition.

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Fetish horn, Vaudou Fon artefact from Benin, height 45 cm, depth 41 cm, sold with stand, authentic/official provenance, circa 1960, in correct condition.

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