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Figure poteau féminine "bochio", Bénin, Fon, Taille: H: 65,5 cm, ID: 3046224
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Figure poteau féminine "bochio" ·  Bénin, Fon · ID: 3046224

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Provenance
Amsterdam Collection, The Netherlands

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.

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