Charm "bochio" ·  Bénin, Fon · ID: 3033030

Description

wood, arms and upper part of the body concealed by a magical package, the figure entirely coated with sacrificial patina (palm wine, millet, honey, blood), cord for support, on base;

This power figures provide help, healing and protection to the people, spend vitality and might cause (positive and negative) changes. There are “bochios” of big size, which are owned collectively, “bochios” for the household and for personal usage.