Animal crest mask - Voodoo - Fon - Benin

Animal crest mask, Fon culture, Benin. Lo.36 - La.18 - H.13cm Intriguing Fon crest mask from Benin. It is a rare and atypical object possessing a strong presence. It is composed of an animal skull and horns, all fixed onto a base of plant fiber and cloth. The ensemble was worn on the wearer's skull during ceremonies, then laid on a Voodoo altar. The mask seems to depict a mythical animal, half antelope, half spider. The gaze is strong, intimidating, piercing. An enigmatic Voodoo cult object with a powerful evocative force. Circa 1960.

Estimate:£585.5

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