Lot 0013

Fetish figure - String, Iron (cast), Leather - Fali - Cameroon

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Fetish figure - String, Iron (cast), Leather - Fali - Cameroon

Item Details

Description

Stunning protective arachnid fetish from the Fali tribe of Cameron, related to an individual or to a house.

Their craftsmanship depends on the needs expressed by the soothsayer and on the individuals on which the protection is destined.
Thus, there are very similar ones, but crafted in a different manner.

According to the conducted research, it is possible that these kind of fetishes are related to numerous cults associated to the spider.

Provenance: Justin Barthels (1934-2021), gallery owner Maastricht (NL).

OBJECT

Fetish figure

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

Fali

REGION/ COUNTRY

Cameroon

MATERIAL

String, Iron, Leather

CONDITION

Good

DIMENSIONS

30×20×13 cm

WEIGHT

1000 gram

Reserve: $150.00

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