Legba Phallus- Metal – Fon – Benin

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: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object

Phallus

Ethnic group:

Fon

Country:

Benin

Material:

Iron

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

22x8x3 cm

Weight:

300 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $90.00

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Legba Phallus- Metal – Fon – Benin

Lot 0173

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Mar 4, 2026, 2:52 PM EST

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