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Post figure, Bocchio – Wood – Fon – Benin

 350,00

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SKU: 44.228-1 Categories: , Tags: , , ,
Description

Large wooden post figure of the FON tribe from Benin. Total lenght: 98 cm, 8000 gram.

Boccio figure like these were placed outdoors and sunk into the earth, becoming wonderfully aged by exposure. Despite their small scale, they seem to gain a spiritual monumentality from being fused with the earth. Standing at the entrance of a village, a courtyard, a house, or a shrine, they served a protective function, barring the entrance of evil spirits.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Including professional custom made stand.

Object: Fetish Figure
Ethnic group: Fon
Country: Benin
Material: Wood
Estimated period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 98x22x12 cm
Weight: 8000 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

 

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