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Head of statue, Mami Wata, Ewe culture, Togo. H.17cm

Nice fragment of a statue linked to the worship of Mami Wata, goddess of water. It is mainly consulted to obtain wealth, prosperity and fertility. Perfume, soap, cream, chalks, kaolin, cigarettes are offered to her... 

This is the head of a terracotta statue. The face is beautiful, lively and expressive. There is emotion in this work. The gaze is direct and piercing. Her mouth is slightly open, she seems to be waiting. There is something mysterious and intangible that shines through. Sold as seen, the head is solid with no cracks. The photos are part of the description. Custom pedestal. A beautiful old and authentic Vodou pottery. Circa 1960.

Tête de statue, Mami Wata, culture Ewe, Togo. H.17cm

Jolie fragment de statue lié au culte de Mami Wata, déesse de l'eau. Elle est principalement consulté pour obtenir richesse, prospérité et fertilité. On lui offre du parfum, du savon, de la crème, des craies, du kaolin, des cigarettes... 
C'est la tête d'une statue en terre cuite. Le visage est beau, vivant et sensible. Il y a de l'émotion dans cette oeuvre. Le regard est droit et perçant. Sa bouche est entrouverte, il semble en attente. Il y a quelque chose de mystérieux et impalpable qui transparait. Vendu en l'état, la tête est solide sans fissure. Les photos font parties de la description. Socle sur mesure. Une belle poterie Vaudou ancienne et authentique. Circa 1960.





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Statue head - Mami Wata - Ewe - Togo

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