Julien Gauthier

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Large fetish, Ewe culture, Togo. Height 62 cm

It’s an intriguing and captivating fetish.
It seems to float, to levitate in the air.
Its body, a simple trunk, is hidden by fabrics in the colors of Vodou. Red, white and black.
The expression on its face is strange and troubling. It seems astonished, its gaze fixed on parallel worlds.
It watches us. It has an undeniable presence.
It was planted on the ground in a Vodou place of worship. The patina is rich and complex. Sold as is, see photos. They are part of the description.
A beautiful old and authentic Vodou ritual object. Circa 1960.

Grand fétiche, culture Ewe, Togo. H.62cm

C'est un fétiche intrigant et captivant. Il semble flotter, léviter dans les airs. Son corps, un simple tronc est caché par des tissus aux couleurs du Vaudou. Le rouge, le blanc et le noir. L'expression de son visage est étrange et troublante. Il semble ébahie, le regard plongé dans les mondes parallèle. Il nous observe. Il a une présence indéniable. Il était planté au sol dans un lieu de culte Vaudou. La patine est riche et complexe. Vendu en l'état, voir photos. Elles font partie du descriptif. Un bel objet de culte Vaudou ancien et authentique. Circa 196O.





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Grand Fetish - Voodoo - Ewe - Togo

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