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One wooden polychrome Lwa effigy from Togo, 50 cm high and 15 cm wide, linked to Fon and Ewe vodun traditions.
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Effigy of Lwa polychrome - Togo - Benin
The vodoun was born from the meeting of the traditional cults of the Yoruba deities of Nigeria (Orisha) and the Fon and Ewe deities of Togo.
The origin of the word vodoun is a matter of controversy. Some Fon dignitaries believe it would come from the term "vo-bo-dou" in Fon, which can be translated as "making oneself comfortable to eat," thereby conveying an idea of sharing with the deities. But this etymology is far from universally accepted.
The appellation vodoun or vodou was adopted by the Beninese state in 1994 to inaugurate the Festival of Traditional Religions on January 10 of each year.
Mawu (pronounced man-whoo) is the supreme God who reigns over the other gods. Mawu lo lo for "God is great"; akpé na mawu for "thanks to God"; mawuena(m) for "gift from God".
Mawu, having no form, is therefore never depicted, nor associated with paintings or objects, as are the other vaudous.
Effigy of Lwa polychrome - Togo - Benin
The vodoun was born from the meeting of the traditional cults of the Yoruba deities of Nigeria (Orisha) and the Fon and Ewe deities of Togo.
The origin of the word vodoun is a matter of controversy. Some Fon dignitaries believe it would come from the term "vo-bo-dou" in Fon, which can be translated as "making oneself comfortable to eat," thereby conveying an idea of sharing with the deities. But this etymology is far from universally accepted.
The appellation vodoun or vodou was adopted by the Beninese state in 1994 to inaugurate the Festival of Traditional Religions on January 10 of each year.
Mawu (pronounced man-whoo) is the supreme God who reigns over the other gods. Mawu lo lo for "God is great"; akpé na mawu for "thanks to God"; mawuena(m) for "gift from God".
Mawu, having no form, is therefore never depicted, nor associated with paintings or objects, as are the other vaudous.
Details
Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Togo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
50 cm
Width
15 cm
