Fon Figure (Bocio), Republic of Benin.
Bocio literally means ‘empowered cadaver’. These figures are related to the Vodun. Their sculptures are thought to protect humans and to empower them and help them achieve their goals. Agonly style. 1900 early 20th century. Wood, fiber, metal. 29,5 cm high.
Provenance:
Acquired in Nigeria before 1975.
Collection Robert Azard. Anne and Jacques Kerchache collection.
Collection Uhoda, Belgium. (VJ)
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Dosažená cena: **
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EUR 1.750,-
- Odhadní cena:
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EUR 1.800,- do EUR 2.400,-
Fon Figure (Bocio), Republic of Benin.
Bocio literally means ‘empowered cadaver’. These figures are related to the Vodun. Their sculptures are thought to protect humans and to empower them and help them achieve their goals. Agonly style. 1900 early 20th century. Wood, fiber, metal. 29,5 cm high.
Provenance:
Acquired in Nigeria before 1975.
Collection Robert Azard. Anne and Jacques Kerchache collection.
Collection Uhoda, Belgium. (VJ)
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
Horká linka kupujících
Po-Pá: 10.00 - 17.00
kundendienst@dorotheum.at +43 1 515 60 200 |
Aukce: | Source - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Typ aukce: | Salónní aukce |
Datum: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
Místo konání aukce: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Prohlídka: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
** Kupní cena vč. poplatku kupujícího a DPH
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