(BRAZIL.) Hand-forged iron fetish, an upright spear, with 21 miniature iron instruments hung from a cross-bar; attached to "U"-shaped piece above; below are 2 crossed spears. 19 x 7 inches; some light rust. Bahia, circa 1950 E600/800 Such fetishes

(BRAZIL.) Hand-forged iron fetish, an upright spear, with 21 miniature iron instruments hung from a cross-bar; attached to "U"-shaped piece above; below are 2 crossed spears. 19 x 7 inches; some light rust. Bahia, circa 1950 E600/800 Such fetishes are part of the worship of Yoruba African Deity Ogun, god of iron, i.e., all metal tools, including weapons and agricultural. WITH a hand fetish, a curved piece with cross-bar similar to above, with 21 minia-ture tools; minor rust. [SEE ILLUSTRATION]