Standing figure "bochio"
Bénin, Fon
Vendu
1 100 €
Taille
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.