Fetish figure - Adam - Ghana

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Adan Aangbé protective fetish, (Ghana).

18.5 cm

Light wood, wear patina and red pigments.
Damages and missing parts visible in the photos.

See fairly similar pieces in the book "Aklama Helper Spirits of the Ewe and Dangme from the Study Collection of Horst Antes" on page 444.

Adan Aangbé protective fetish, (Ghana).

18.5 cm

Light wood, wear patina and red pigments.
Damages and missing parts visible in the photos.

See fairly similar pieces in the book "Aklama Helper Spirits of the Ewe and Dangme from the Study Collection of Horst Antes" on page 444.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Ghana
Ethnic group/culture
Adam
Height
19 cm
Indigenous object name
Birds
Width
7 cm
Sold with stand
Yes'
Depth
8 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
FranceVerified
66
Objects sold
100%
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