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Fon-Figur,"bochio" / Power Figure / Benin

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Fon-Figur,"bochio" / Power Figure / Benin

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24
Figur,"bochio"
Fon, Benin
Gesockelt (base included)
Holz, Schnur. H 16 cm.

Provenienz:
- Galerie Walu, Zürich (1985).
- Nachlass Dr. H. und C. Baumann, Bern.
- Koller Auktionen, Zürich (2011).
- Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich.

Magische Figur, die durch Rituale und das Anbringen von magischen Substanzen aktiviert wurde.

Fetische dieser Art sind materialisierte Schnittstellen zwischen diesseitigen und übernatürlichen Kräften, die eingesetzt werden, um das Gute zu fördern und das Negative abzuwenden.

CHF 300 / 500
EUR 282 / 470

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Fon-Figur,"bochio" / Power Figure / Benin

Name: Fon-Figur,\"bochio\" / Power Figure / Benin
SKU: 62605871
Price: 300 CHF
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