Female post figure "bochio" · Benin, Fon · ID: 3046224
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Provenance
Amsterdam Collection, The NetherlandsSize
H: 65,5 cm
H: 25.8 inch
Description
wood, insect caused damage (backside), base
The figure shows strong sacrificial traces, especially a sticky black patina.
“Bochios” are guardian figures disposing of protective forces by attracting potential danger and keeping it away from the people. Vodun “bocchios” are “charged up” by a vodun and are directly dependent on the power of that certain Vodun for their effect.