Zemanek-Münster

Power figure "bochio"

Benin, Fon
not available anymore
Provenance
Alain Lebas, Paris, France
Size
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch

Description

clay, terracotta, vegetable materials, encrusted with sacrificial patina, slightly dam., minor missing parts, on rotary disc;
“Bochios” are guardian figures and should keep away evil spirits. Therefore they were provided with magial substances and received various sacrifices in order to consecrate them.


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