Standing figure "bochio" · Benin, Fon · ID: 3035551
sold
EUR 1,100
Size
H: 39,5 cm
H: 15.6 inch
Description
wood, thick encrusted blackish brown patina, sacrificial traces (et. al. feathers), on pointed iron base, spherical belly, without recognizable facial features, min. dam., cracks, traces of abrasion, socle;
“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.
Comparing literature
Yale Archive no. 0132933 (comparable object)