Voodoo altar statuette - Mami Wata - Ewe - Togo

Voodoo altar statuette, Ewe culture, Togo. Height: 31 cm

Beautiful Voodoo altar statue from Benin dedicated to the water goddess Mami Wata. She is consulted and revered for her powers. She brings fertility, wealth, prosperity, love and health.
She is a female figure; her pose is dignified and assured. Her face is beautiful, smiling, impassive, focused. Beautiful braided headdress. A serpent adorns her neck. The serpent is one of Mami Wata's symbols. The powers of the spirits radiate through her. It is a sensitive and gentle work with a soothing presence. Beautiful dry antique patina. It is a Voodoo altar object that has lived. A beautiful old and authentic collector's piece. Circa 1950.