Aklama Fetish - Adan, Adangbé - Ghana

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Fétiche Aklama, a wooden ritual sculpture from Ghana of the Adan/Adangbé people, dating to the mid-20th century, 25 × 12 × 10 cm, provenance Collection privée, sold with stand.

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Grand Fetish of the Voodoo Altar "Aklama" Adan
Ghana

25 cm

Bibliography;
"Aklama, Helping spirits of the Ewe and Dangme People from the Study collection of Horst Antes".

The Aklama fetishes are ritual objects of Voodoo worship used by the Ewe and Dangme in Ghana, at the border with Togo.
They are generally materialized by small figures, animals, everyday accessories, or chairs, in light wood.
These statuettes are charged with interceding with the various deities called upon to grant believers protection, luck and prosperity
throughout their personal and family life as well as in their daily activities (hunting, trade).

These Ade statuettes represent the various deities related to hunting, which are also common to the Yoruba and Ewe.

Regarding their use, these objects are found on private altars, but we have already seen photos showing them gathered in a basket and dressed with a piece of fabric, in the manner of the Ewé Vinavi.

Grand Fetish of the Voodoo Altar "Aklama" Adan
Ghana

25 cm

Bibliography;
"Aklama, Helping spirits of the Ewe and Dangme People from the Study collection of Horst Antes".

The Aklama fetishes are ritual objects of Voodoo worship used by the Ewe and Dangme in Ghana, at the border with Togo.
They are generally materialized by small figures, animals, everyday accessories, or chairs, in light wood.
These statuettes are charged with interceding with the various deities called upon to grant believers protection, luck and prosperity
throughout their personal and family life as well as in their daily activities (hunting, trade).

These Ade statuettes represent the various deities related to hunting, which are also common to the Yoruba and Ewe.

Regarding their use, these objects are found on private altars, but we have already seen photos showing them gathered in a basket and dressed with a piece of fabric, in the manner of the Ewé Vinavi.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Adan, Adangbé
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Aklama Fetish
Height
25 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
10 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
567
Objects sold
100%
Private

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