Kronkonbali Altar Fetish
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Kronkonbali Altar Fetish
About the Item
Apart from objects made of iron and used on clay altars, practitioners of Ifa use a large number of dishes, pseudo-vessels, figures and figural objects made of terra cotta. Ifa is a mystery religion as well as a religion of merit. This means practitioners go through successive initiations and with each one they are initiated further into the mysteries of the religion.
Altar fetishes such as this, objects which have multiple faces and chests are found on ancestral altars, where they are constantly fed offerings of millet gruel, alcohol, and various other ingredients. They are called kronkonbali, which means “children of earlier times,” and serve as a link between the practitioner and those who have come before. Constant feeding of the fetish through offerings makes it more powerful and allows the practitioner access to the wisdom and protection of the ancestors. This piece shows a great deal of use.
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Superb. Covered with offering encrustation and highlights of blue pigment showing through as the piece was originally painted. No major restoration applied.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: A0700-3151stDibs: 091124881114
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