Botchio fetish figure - Fon - SOLD OUT
The use of fetishes in the traditional African art of Fon
A wooden figurine is placed in a basket, surrounded by metal spikes and libations and rope. The Fon are famous for the making of fetishes at the worrying pace with complex patinas. The word Bocio or Botchio refers to an ancient religious manifestation. It consists of bo meaning power and cio meaning cadaver. Botcio can be used for beneficial or evil purposes.
This African fetish basket is offered by our art gallery at a price lower than its estimate by the experts of the famous Auction House Catawiki. By buying directly on our site, the reference in tribal art in Belgium, you do not have to pay any auction fees. Do not miss it!
Origin : private collection, ItalyDating : 1960Size : 26 x 16 cmMaterials : wood, iron, rope,...
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- Mid XXth century
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The use of fetishes in the traditional African art of Fon
A wooden figurine is placed in a basket, surrounded by metal spikes and libations and rope. The Fon are famous for the making of fetishes at the worrying pace with complex patinas. The word Bocio or Botchio refers to an ancient religious manifestation. It consists of bo meaning power and cio meaning cadaver. Botcio can be used for beneficial or evil purposes.
This African fetish basket is offered by our art gallery at a price lower than its estimate by the experts of the famous Auction House Catawiki. By buying directly on our site, the reference in tribal art in Belgium, you do not have to pay any auction fees. Do not miss it!
Origin : private collection, ItalyDating : 1960Size : 26 x 16 cmMaterials : wood, iron, rope,...