Figure - Large Ewe Mami Wata - 43 cms - Togo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 220 - € 250
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Description from the seller


Togo
Ewe
Dense wood, paint
43 x 21 x 17 cm
2100 gr

Representation of Mami Wata, from the Ewe tribe - Togo.
Mami Wata is a famous divinity in many tribes of west africa, depicted here as a mermaid, surrounded by snakes
Antique shrine item.

Shipping method :
France : Colissimo
Europe : Colissimo International
Rest of the world : happy-post

We organize an auction with quality items, with very low reserve prices.
Please feel free to bid on several items, you will pay shipping only once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are much lower than the ones you would have to pay in a salesroom. On top of this, packing is free, you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or above, you might even be charged below real cost of shipping.
Good luck and kind regards

Seller's Story

Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far. Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries. We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international". Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment. You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry. If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
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Togo
Ewe
Dense wood, paint
43 x 21 x 17 cm
2100 gr

Representation of Mami Wata, from the Ewe tribe - Togo.
Mami Wata is a famous divinity in many tribes of west africa, depicted here as a mermaid, surrounded by snakes
Antique shrine item.

Shipping method :
France : Colissimo
Europe : Colissimo International
Rest of the world : happy-post

We organize an auction with quality items, with very low reserve prices.
Please feel free to bid on several items, you will pay shipping only once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are much lower than the ones you would have to pay in a salesroom. On top of this, packing is free, you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or above, you might even be charged below real cost of shipping.
Good luck and kind regards

Seller's Story

Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far. Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries. We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international". Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment. You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry. If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2100 g
Country of Origin
Togo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Large Ewe Mami Wata - 43 cms
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
43 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated Period
1900-2000
FranceVerified
3006
Objects sold
100%
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