Fon cross fetish - SOLD OUT
Awesome botchio fetish that was used for good or for evil. Unusually shaped, this fetish in the shape of a Christian crucifix has a thick patina of sacrificial use. The Fon are renowned for making disquieting-looking fetishes with intricate patinas. Sometimes they can also come in the form of poles or bowls.
This piece demonstrates the capacity for cultural and religious resilience of pagan practices. These, impregnated by European evangelization missions, gave birth to hybrid art objects mixing monotheism and superstitious beliefs.
Unusual object that will delight collectors of atypical pieces.
00943
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 60 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, accessories
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection Italy
- Condition
- Excellent
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Awesome botchio fetish that was used for good or for evil. Unusually shaped, this fetish in the shape of a Christian crucifix has a thick patina of sacrificial use. The Fon are renowned for making disquieting-looking fetishes with intricate patinas. Sometimes they can also come in the form of poles or bowls.
This piece demonstrates the capacity for cultural and religious resilience of pagan practices. These, impregnated by European evangelization missions, gave birth to hybrid art objects mixing monotheism and superstitious beliefs.
Unusual object that will delight collectors of atypical pieces.