Group of three ethnographic objects.
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Group of three ethnographic objects. ++ A Boccio fetish, Republic of Benin, Vodoun. 20th century. 11" x 7" x 3 1/2". ++ A cranial fragment. 3 1/2" x 7" x 5". ++ A fetish with horns and cowries, Mali, Possibly Bamana. 20th century. 9" x 15" x 5". ++ An encrusted wooden figure on a spike, Nigeria/Republic of Benin, Yoruba or Fon. 20th century. 12".
Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Simpson inventory #8405. Fon fetishes of this type are almost always made by the Fon… "the use of fetishes, large and
small, among the vodun practitioners of Benin is widespread. They are a vital part of daily life in many villages.
Most objects, once ritually empowered, were used for protection or as an intermediary vehicle for change" Randtribal.com ++ The origin of this fragment is unknown ++ This fetish is similar to those among the Bamana in Mali.
Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Simpson inventory #8405. Fon fetishes of this type are almost always made by the Fon… "the use of fetishes, large and
small, among the vodun practitioners of Benin is widespread. They are a vital part of daily life in many villages.
Most objects, once ritually empowered, were used for protection or as an intermediary vehicle for change" Randtribal.com ++ The origin of this fragment is unknown ++ This fetish is similar to those among the Bamana in Mali.
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