Hevioso Scepter / Fetish Bundle
Fon, Republic of Benin
Iron, wood, kaolin, ritual accumulation
Early 20th century
This is a fetish bundle in the form of a scepter comprised of 12 blades, one shackle, chains, and two wood figures. It was used in ceremonies connected with Hevioso, the thunder, water, and lightning pantheon of Dahomean vodun. He stands in a positive sense for rain, which brings a good harvest, as well as in the negative sense, as lightning strikes can destroy crops. At the same time, he is the god of justice. He punishes criminals and in the worst cases kills them with a deadly flash (Brosthaus, Skulpturen und Objekte aus der Region des Königreiches Dahomey, 2008; Spring, African Arms and Armor, 1993).
15 in :: 38 cm
InventoryID #13-1954
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