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African Fon Voodoo Fetish Spirit Bottle, Togo

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African Fon Voodoo Fetish Spirit Bottle, Togo

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Description

African Fon Voodoo Fetish Spirit Bottle, Togo. African Fon Voodoo Fetish Spirit Bottle, TogoThe Fetish bottle has two carved wooden idols bound to a bottle, with cowrie shells, pendant animal tail hair and sacrificial patina. Used to house and trap a spirit into service. Size: 21.5'' x 6'' x 6.5'' (55 x 15 x 17 cm).

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African Fon Voodoo Fetish Spirit Bottle, Togo

Name: African Fon Voodoo Fetish Spirit Bottle, Togo
SKU: 144061060
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $500

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