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Ancient ceremonial fetish of the voodoo cult / Benin - Fon people / Second half of the 20th century

Name: Ancient ceremonial fetish of the voodoo cult / Benin - Fon people / Second half of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: PKQCAXJQDR
Price: 199 EUR
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Ancient ceremonial voodoo fetish featuring an ax.
The central part consists of an aggregate of different materials composing the magic charge, wrapped in a fabric. The latter covered with a crusty patina indicating repeated use of the fetish. Three rows of cowries adorn the load.

Without base: 30 x 13 cm
Material: Wood, Cowry, Iron, Vegetable aggregate, Fabric
Condition: Crusty patina on the load, a damaged cowry shrimp

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Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Materials	Shell, Wood, Iron