An ancient voodoo bocio piquet statuette of bewitchment and control, with an imposing jaw fixed from behind seeming to represent the arms of the character flanked by an important control cleat still planted in the chest to control or hinder the breath and thus life itself. Remember that to be effective, the existence of these bewitching objects had to be revealed and known by the person or opponent targeted.
Fon, Benin
Wood, rope, bone, clay, and other elements, very beautiful thick and old sacrificial patina of use.
H. 38 cm
Provenance :
Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection.
Exhibition and publication :
Voodoo Exhibition, Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, 2011, reproduced p. 72 and 183.
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