Voodoo altar statuette - Mami Wata - Ewe - Togo

Voodoo altar statuette, Ewe culture, Togo. Height 31 cm

Beautiful altar statue of Voodoo from Benin dedicated to the water goddess Mami Wata. She is consulted and revered for her powers. She brings fertility, wealth, prosperity, love, and health.
It's a female figure; her pose is dignified and confident. Her face is beautiful, smiling, impassive, focused. Beautiful braided hairstyle. A serpent adorns her neck. The serpent is one of the symbols of Mami Wata. The powers of the spirits radiate through her. It's a sensitive and gentle work with a soothing presence. Beautiful old dry patina. It's a Vaudou altar object that has lived. A beautiful old and authentic collectible piece. Circa 1950.