A "guardian" in the town of Ouidah, Benin.

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A "guardian" in the town of Ouidah, Benin. The guardian goes from house to house with a bowl containing herbs and a fetish. He casts spells in the voodoo tradition for protection - against the home being scorched by fire, hit by lightning or victimized by thieves. Benin, West Africa.

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Size: 3386px × 5100px
Location: A "guardian" in the town of Ouidah, Benin.
Photo credit: © Robert Burch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: africa, benin, dahomey, guardian, man, ouidah, spirit, spirits, voodoo, west