Ancient Botchio sculpture female figure carved in the extension of the pole, in a likely intention of the artist to accentuate a movement backwards as pushed by the wind, the natural elements inherent and foundational of voodoo, the sex of the character is inescapable carved front and flat. Fon, Benin Hard wood, beautiful patina and erosions of age. H. 111 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection Exhibitions and Publications : Exhibition Botchio Sculptures Fon, Benin. Espace Paul Rebeyrolle 1996, reproduced on page 58 of the catalog. - Sale Pierre Bergé et Associés of June 13, 2010, Collection Anne and Jacques Kerchache, lot 272 page 299. - Exhibition VAUDOU at the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, Paris 2011, reproduced on pages 176 and 222 of the catalog.