A batch of two voodoo piquet statuettes, one of which is female, hands supporting her chest, is kneeling and still has its metal base, each with a skull tied in the back, probably in connection with fertility requests.

Nago and Fon, Benin

Wood, bone, rope, clay, thick sacrificial patina from use.

H. 34 and 40 cm



Provenance :

Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection.



Exhibition :

Voodoo Exhibition, Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, 2011, works exhibited but not reproduced in the catalog.
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Lot no. 42

A batch of two voodoo piquet statuettes, one of which is female, hands supporting her chest, is kneeling and still has its metal base, each with a skull tied in the back, probably in connection with fertility requests. Nago and Fon, Benin Wood, bone, rope, clay, thick sacrificial patina from use. H. 34 and 40 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection. Exhibition : Voodoo Exhibition, Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, 2011, works exhibited but not reproduced in the catalog.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€1,920
Buyer's premium
28%
A batch of two voodoo piquet statuettes, one of which is female, hands supporting her chest, is kneeling and still has its metal base, each with a skull tied in the back, probably in connection with fertility requests. Nago and Fon, Benin Wood, bone, rope, clay, thick sacrificial patina from use. H. 34 and 40 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection. Exhibition : Voodoo Exhibition, Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, 2011, works exhibited but not reproduced in the catalog.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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