19th century Benin voodoo artifact used for strength, victory and protection in a ceremony prior to battle. A canvas form profusely adorned with a frantic collection of bird skulls, bird feet, goat horns, cowry shells, grasses, polished wooden shapes and shell currency.
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A fascinating artifact of the Benin Voodoo beliefs, where it’s recognized as an official religion, even today it’s followed by some 40% of the population. Voodoo was originally known as ‘vodun’ in Togo and Benin, meaning ‘the mystery’ or ‘the hidden’.
