Female post figure "bochio"
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93rd Tribal Art AuctionFemale post figure "bochio"
Benin, Fon
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Amsterdam Collection, The Netherlands | H: 25.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, insect caused damage (backside), base
The figure shows strong sacrificial traces, especially a sticky black patina.
"Bochios" are guardian figures disposing of protective forces by attracting potential danger and keeping it away from the people. Vodun "bocchios" are "charged up" by a vodun and are directly dependent on the power of that certain Vodun for their effect.