Bobo Witch Hunter Magic Fetish
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A uncommon and dramatic magic idol believed to be used in the hunting of witches and to ward off witchcraft. The figure is carved wood and embellished with silver foil and a textile wrap. Bobo peoples, Burkina faso / Mali, , West Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall on wooden base. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, New York.
Condition
fair, well worn
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Bobo Witch Hunter Magic Fetish
Estimate $300 - $500
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