French collection of African art .
Fon fetish of phallic form.
The multitude of fon gods (the vodun), similar to those of the Yoruba under different names, is represented by fetishes of all shapes and natures. Their sanctuaries are erected in Togo, Dahomey, and in Western Nigeria. Statuettes embodying the legba, protectors of the home, are often attached to them. The faithful administer daily offerings and libations to them, supposed to activate their power. The Fon live in a part of the Republic of Benin formerly called Dahomay. According to legend, a princess of Yoruba origin created this kingdom before the 17th century.
Their culture and stylistic characteristics are related to those of neighboring ethnic groups all located in a lagoon region in eastern Côte d'Ivoire.
In particular, they practice voodoo or vodun, a religious cult whose name comes from a variant of the Yoruba word meaning "god".
 

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OriginCollection Amadeo Plaza Garcés
EthnyFon
CountryTogo
Material(s)wood
Height cm40
Width5 cm
Weight1.05 Kg
Estimated datingmid-xx°
Socle includedYes

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