Voodoo priest's fetish - Ewe - Togo

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Description from the seller

Ewe Fetish.
Voodoo priest's fetish collected in Belgium during an estate inventory, among a collection of ancient West African objects.

Wood and magical charge, probable blood patina and libations
Intended to call the spirits and deities of the Vodou pantheon.
Note the foot turned upside down, which indicates a representation of a spirit from the afterlife.

Convent altar fetish, this type of fetish was used by the fetishist to invoke spirits.

Ewe Fetish.
Voodoo priest's fetish collected in Belgium during an estate inventory, among a collection of ancient West African objects.

Wood and magical charge, probable blood patina and libations
Intended to call the spirits and deities of the Vodou pantheon.
Note the foot turned upside down, which indicates a representation of a spirit from the afterlife.

Convent altar fetish, this type of fetish was used by the fetishist to invoke spirits.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Ewe
Country of Origin
Togo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Voodoo priest's fetish
Height
34 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
11 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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