Julien Gauthier

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Fetish
Benin
Culture Fon
H.50cm

Intriguing Voodoo fetish from Benin. It is a three-headed figure, a representation of Papa Densu, a little-known male deity linked to Mami Wata, goddess of water. The figure is covered with a crust of offerings. It seems anchored to the ground, in a proud and powerful pose. Each face has its own expression. One is gentle and touching, one aggressive and tense, the last seems focused and watchful. The whole is alive; it is a possessed object. A small bell is hanging from its neck. The patina is rich, a blend of various offerings, blood, alcohol... The base is damaged, see photos, sold as is. An ancient and authentic Voodoo cult object. Circa 1960.

Fétiche
Bénin
Culture Fon
H.50cm

Intriguant fétiche Vaudou du Bénin. C'est un personnage à trois tête, une representation de Papa Densu, divinité masculine méconnue, lié à Mami Wata, déesse de l'eau. 
Le personnage est recouvert d'une croute d'offrandes. Il semble ancré au sol, dans une pose fière et puissante. Chaque visages possède son expression. Un est doux et touchant, un agressif et tendu, le dernier semble concentré et à l'affut. L'ensemble est vivant, c'est un objet habité. Une clochette est accroché à son cou. La patine est riche, mélange de diverses offrandes, sang, alcool.... Le bas est endommagé, voir photos, vendu en l'état. Un objet de culte Vaudou ancien et authentique. Circa 1960.


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Three-Headed Fetish - Voodoo Vodun - Fon - Benin

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