Horn fetish - Voodoo Vodun - Fon - Benin
Fetish, Ewe culture, Benin. H. 52cm
Intriguing Voodoo Vodun fetish from Benin. It is composed of a male character and an animal horn containing a magical charge. The character is proud, head held high with an assertive pose. The body is in tension, it seems ready, waiting. What will its mission be? The face is expressive, covered with offerings, blood, feathers, alcohol, corn flour, palm oil. . . . On its belly and fixed a large animal horn, also covered with a beautiful crust of offerings. This is where the “magic” of the fetish is hidden. We will note what seeps through the tissues which close it. The whole is well composed, a special force emerges from it. Cracks and accidents, sold as is, see photos. A Voodoo cult object with a lot of presence, ancient and authentic. Circa 1940.
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Fetish, Ewe culture, Benin. H. 52cm
Intriguing Voodoo Vodun fetish from Benin. It is composed of a male character and an animal horn containing a magical charge. The character is proud, head held high with an assertive pose. The body is in tension, it seems ready, waiting. What will its mission be? The face is expressive, covered with offerings, blood, feathers, alcohol, corn flour, palm oil. . . . On its belly and fixed a large animal horn, also covered with a beautiful crust of offerings. This is where the “magic” of the fetish is hidden. We will note what seeps through the tissues which close it. The whole is well composed, a special force emerges from it. Cracks and accidents, sold as is, see photos. A Voodoo cult object with a lot of presence, ancient and authentic. Circa 1940.
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