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An Fon Iron Phallus

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Item Details

Description

Eisen-Phallus
Fon, Benin
Ohne Sockel / without base
Eisen. H 19,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Fruchtbarkeits-Phalli stehen in Zusammenhang mit dem Elegba-Vodun-Kulte als Utensil des Gottes Legba, ein Gott der als Mittler zwischen der Geister- bzw. Götterwelt und den Menschen fungiert.

CHF 100 / 200
EUR 86 / 172

Condition

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An Fon Iron Phallus

Name: An Fon Iron Phallus
SKU: 97591193
Price: 90 CHF
Availability: InStock

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