Lot No. 7


A magnificent Bochio ceremonial figure.


A magnificent Bochio ceremonial figure. - Tribal Art

Through feeding and placing blades in the figure its power of defense is augmented. Wood, iron, shells, seeds, 32 cm high (VJ)

Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht.

Published:
'Geest & Kracht, vodum from West Africa' 1996, Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 64, page 79.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

18.02.2020 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-

A magnificent Bochio ceremonial figure.


Through feeding and placing blades in the figure its power of defense is augmented. Wood, iron, shells, seeds, 32 cm high (VJ)

Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht.

Published:
'Geest & Kracht, vodum from West Africa' 1996, Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 64, page 79.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 18.02.2020 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 12.02. - 18.02.2020

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