Animism concerns generally 'inanimate' objects. While that generally means natural ones, it certainly doesn't have to. The violin definitely consists of several components occurring in nature, and added together and worked with human hands, you get her sum. (Oh that sounds beautiful to me).
As for the religious context, animism is found in many religions and forms of spirituality. I think Sherlock is probably not part of an organised or common religion, but may be spiritual in other ways, perhaps using a framework from other religions. Animism can be seen in Shinto, Hinduism, Buddhism, neopaganism, and even Mystic Judaism.
I found it rather difficult to find comprehensive sources, but this is a decent one: norse-mythology(dot)org/concepts/animism/
I'm looking forward to seeing your fill. I understand if it will take a while -- I have so many projects going I've had to ban myself from taking on more!
Re: Sherlock is object sexual and Moriarty steals his beloved
As for the religious context, animism is found in many religions and forms of spirituality. I think Sherlock is probably not part of an organised or common religion, but may be spiritual in other ways, perhaps using a framework from other religions. Animism can be seen in Shinto, Hinduism, Buddhism, neopaganism, and even Mystic Judaism.
I found it rather difficult to find comprehensive sources, but this is a decent one: norse-mythology(dot)org/concepts/animism/
I'm looking forward to seeing your fill. I understand if it will take a while -- I have so many projects going I've had to ban myself from taking on more!