Fon Bochio statue, Dahomey/Benin, OLD, Africa Start Price USD 49.95 Current Price USD 49.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Fon Bochio statue, Dahomey/Benin, OLD, Africa' Description Height is 21 inchesDense, heavy wood. The Kingdom of Dahomey is now the Repulic of Benin. According to Kerchache's "ART OF AFRICA," "The bochio is a statue produced by the blacksmith, who sculpts the trunk of a tree. The body of the personage is made from a pole which is planted in the ground. Placed at the entrance of a village or house, the bochio protects its inhabitants by chasing away prowlers and ghosts. Thus, it is seen by everyone in the community."**004763** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!