Figures with Horn
Dublin Core
Title
Figures with Horn
Subject
Vodou
Altars, Fon
Religion
Talismans
Altars, Fon
Religion
Talismans
Description
Antelope horn with two wood anthropomorphic figures attached at opposite sides with a cowrie shell belt and chicken feathers. This object is known as a "Bocio," an assemblage or container for empowerment or spiritual power.
Creator
Fon artist
Source
Ceremonial Objects
Woodwork (general works)
Woodwork (general works)
Date
1950
Contributor
National Museum of African Art
Rights
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Relation
Digital Libraries Group 2
Format
Image/Jpeg
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Bénin
Is Part Of
National Museum of African Art Collection
Collection
Citation
Fon artist , “Figures with Horn,” DU LIS Digital Libraries Spring 2021, accessed May 12, 2024, https://dulisspring2021.omeka.net/items/show/69.