Fetish - Voodoo - Ewe - Togo

Fetish, Ewe culture, Togo. Height 33cm.

Voodoo offers us here a mysterious work, immersing us in an unknown and complex universe of which only the protagonists hold the keys to understanding.
This Ewe fetish from Togo is intriguing and captivating. The expression on the face is powerful and disturbing. The figure appears amazed, with eyes gazing into parallel worlds. Its body is upright, and it observes us. A magical charge is placed on its abdomen. You can also see a duck skull and numerous padlocks. It is covered with a crust of blood. Its body is strange; it has no legs, and its arms seem to be wings. A mythological being. The patina is superb, rich, and complex. Sold as is, see photos. They are part of the description. A beautiful, ancient, and authentic Vodou cult object. Circa 1960.