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Legba Phallus- Metal – Fon – Benin

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Description

Beautiful iron phallus from Bein, symbol of fertility, with beautiful patina.

Fon legba wood phallus fertility fetishes were placed in the ground to promote the growth of crops. They were named for Legba, a trickster god of  Vodun, who was usually pictured as young, virile, horned and phallic.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands.

Object Phallus
Ethnic group: Fon
Country: Benin
Material: Iron
Estimated period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 22x9x3 cm
Weight: 500 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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