Voodoo - phone - Benin
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Voodoo fetish statue by the Fon of Benin, carved wood with shells, chains, leather and plant fibres on a stand; provenance Fon and used in ceremonial rites.
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Benin
Fon
Wood, shells, chains, leather, plant fibers
Height: 290mm + base 34mm
Width: 165mm
Depth: 110 mm
Voodoo fetish statue.
Sacrificial patina.
Among the most well-known productions of the Fon are the Botchio, fetishes used for the protection of villages, lineages, and individuals.
Many ornaments are used to awaken one's tutelary power. During voodoo ceremonies, the fetish priest pours or spits various libations (alcohol or palm oil, chicken blood) as offerings on the voodoo fetishes to intercede with the god, which gives them a characteristic crusty patina.
Parcels are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, and 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery throughout the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateBenin
Fon
Wood, shells, chains, leather, plant fibers
Height: 290mm + base 34mm
Width: 165mm
Depth: 110 mm
Voodoo fetish statue.
Sacrificial patina.
Among the most well-known productions of the Fon are the Botchio, fetishes used for the protection of villages, lineages, and individuals.
Many ornaments are used to awaken one's tutelary power. During voodoo ceremonies, the fetish priest pours or spits various libations (alcohol or palm oil, chicken blood) as offerings on the voodoo fetishes to intercede with the god, which gives them a characteristic crusty patina.
Parcels are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, and 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery throughout the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Indigenous object name
Voodoo
Ethnic group/ culture
phone
Country of Origin
Benin
Material
Wood - shells - chains - cords - plant fibers - leather
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Weight
990 g
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