Great Mami Wata - Voodoo - Ewe - Togo

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Description from the seller

Very large Mami Wata Ewe.
Voodoo altar fetish (Ghana or Togo)

47 cm.

Painted wood, wear patina.

Traditional representation of Mami Wata, goddess of the waters, in mermaid form with her fish tail.

Mami Wata is the sea-spirit of the seductress in the form of a half-woman with a snake coiled around the neck,

Mami Wata can grant wealth to her devotees, her "daughters", or to the spouses of those women, but she is not reputed to bring fertility.

Very large Mami Wata Ewe.
Voodoo altar fetish (Ghana or Togo)

47 cm.

Painted wood, wear patina.

Traditional representation of Mami Wata, goddess of the waters, in mermaid form with her fish tail.

Mami Wata is the sea-spirit of the seductress in the form of a half-woman with a snake coiled around the neck,

Mami Wata can grant wealth to her devotees, her "daughters", or to the spouses of those women, 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
562
Objects sold
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