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Fetish in the shape of a canine with two vials
Wood, cord, g…
See original version (French)
202
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Fetish in the shape of a canine with two vials
Wood, cord, g…
See original version (French)
Estimate €180 - €220
Voluntary lot
Description
Fetish
in the shape of a canine with two vials
Wood, cord, glass, various materials, aged patina and signs of wear
Fon, Benin
13.5 x 24 x 11 cm
These fetishes were used in protective and healing practices, particularly in response to ailments perceived as being linked to the presence of spirits. The vials associated with the figure served as receptacles designed to capture and contain these invisible forces.
In this context, the object acted as a mediator, enabling the entity believed to be responsible for the imbalance to be isolated and neutralised.
Two vials are associated with this figure, reinforcing the object’s function of capturing and containing these forces.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
Auction location
Auction time
09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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