SKU: 138521
Fon Fertility Iron And Wood Phallus Dahomey Nigeria
Height: 18.5
Width: 11.0
Depth: 3.0
Width: 11.0
Depth: 3.0
$115.00
$230.00
Description
A carved Wood and iron phallic Figure from the Fon people used as a symbol of fertility and placed in shrine. There pieces are commonly found on Fon altars and are said to be a powerful medium used in voodoo (vodun) spirituality or religious practices.
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Fon
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Material
Material: wood, metal
Condition
Damage/Repair: Oxidation
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.