Great Mami Wata - Voodoo - Ewe - Togo

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Description from the seller

Very great Mami Wata Ewé.
Voodoo altar fetish (Ghana or Togo)

47 cm

Painted wood, wear patina.

Traditional representation of Mami Wata, the water goddess, as a mermaid with her fish tail.

Mami Wata is the marine spirit of the seductress, depicted as a half-woman with a serpent coiled around her neck.

Mami Wata can grant wealth to her followers, her 'daughters,' or to their spouses, but she is not reputed to bring fertility.

Very great Mami Wata Ewé.
Voodoo altar fetish (Ghana or Togo)

47 cm

Painted wood, wear patina.

Traditional representation of Mami Wata, the water goddess, as a mermaid with her fish tail.

Mami Wata is the marine spirit of the seductress, depicted as a half-woman with a serpent coiled around her neck.

Mami Wata can grant wealth to her followers, her 'daughters,' or to their spouses, but she is not reputed to bring fertility.

Details

Indigenous object name
Voodoo
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ewe
Country of Origin
Togo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Great Mami Wata
Height
47 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
23 cm
FranceVerified
557
Objects sold
100%
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