Voodoo priest's fetish - Ewe - Togo

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Fétiche de prêtre Vaudou is a wooden Éwé ritual object from Togo, dating to the late 20th century, with Provenance from Galerie/Antiquaire, dimensions 28 cm high by 18 cm wide by 11 cm deep, in État correct condition and sold with a stand.

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Ewe Fetish.
Voodoo priest's fetish
28 cm

Cowry-wood and magical charge, a stain of blood and libations, a whistle to summon the Vodun.
Intended to call the spirits and deities of the Vodou pantheon.

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

Ewe Fetish.
Voodoo priest's fetish
28 cm

Cowry-wood and magical charge, a stain of blood and libations, a whistle to summon the Vodun.
Intended to call the spirits and deities of the Vodou pantheon.

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
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Voodoo priest's fetish
Height
28 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
11 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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