Authentic Fon Fetish Statue - Ritual Artifact from Benin

Rare and authentic fetish statue, originating from the Fon people of Benin.

This impressive wooden statue, steeped in history and spirituality, is not merely a decorative object but a powerful ritual artifact. The deep black patina is the result of countless libations and ritual offerings, where a mixture of blood and feathers has formed a unique and sacred layer. The patina is remarkably dense and concentrated, indicating intensive and prolonged ritual use, which gives the statue a rare and profound authenticity.

Fetish statues, or 'bocio', play a central role in Fon culture, serving as mediators between the human and spiritual worlds. They are used for protection, healing, and warding off misfortune. This specific statue, with the presence of a small bottle and traces of blood and feathers, tells the story of the Fon's rituals and belief systems. The bottle, which often contains magical or medicinal substances, emphasizes the statue's ritual function as a carrier of power and protection. The rope around its neck gives the statue an extra powerful symbolic charge.

This is a must-have for collectors of African tribal art, ethnographic objects, and lovers of unique ritual art.

• Fetish statue Fon, Benin
• Wooden statue with patina of blood and feathers
• Length of statue: 56 cm
• Height including base: 60.5 cm
• Weight: 1559 grams
• Ritual object
• African tribal art
• Ethnographic artifact
• Authentic cultural heritage