Oracle board - Acquittal - Adan, Adangbé - Ghana
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Oracle board in wood from Ghana, associated with the Adan and Adangbé peoples, provenance Collection privée, mid-20th century, original with stand, good condition, dimensions 25 cm high, 12 cm wide, 10 cm deep.
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Grand Fetish of Vaudou Altar "Aklama" Adan
Ghana
24,5 cms 28 cms with the base
Planchette oracle, Oracle board.
Bibliography;
"Aklama, Helping spirits of the Ewe and Dangme People from the Study collection of Horst Antes".
The Aklama fetishes are ritual objects of the voodoo cult used by the Ewe and Dangme of Ghana, on the border of Togo.
They are generally materialized by small figures, animals, everyday objects, or seats, in light wood.
These statuettes are charged with interceding with various deities called upon to grant believers protection, luck and prosperity throughout their personal and family life as well as in their daily activities (hunting, trade).
These Ade statuettes represent the various deities related to the hunt, which are also common to the Yoruba and Ewe.
Regarding their use, these objects are found on private altars, but we have already seen photos depicting them gathered in a basket and clad in a piece of fabric, in the manner of the Ewe Vinavi.
Grand Fetish of Vaudou Altar "Aklama" Adan
Ghana
24,5 cms 28 cms with the base
Planchette oracle, Oracle board.
Bibliography;
"Aklama, Helping spirits of the Ewe and Dangme People from the Study collection of Horst Antes".
The Aklama fetishes are ritual objects of the voodoo cult used by the Ewe and Dangme of Ghana, on the border of Togo.
They are generally materialized by small figures, animals, everyday objects, or seats, in light wood.
These statuettes are charged with interceding with various deities called upon to grant believers protection, luck and prosperity throughout their personal and family life as well as in their daily activities (hunting, trade).
These Ade statuettes represent the various deities related to the hunt, which are also common to the Yoruba and Ewe.
Regarding their use, these objects are found on private altars, but we have already seen photos depicting them gathered in a basket and clad in a piece of fabric, in the manner of the Ewe Vinavi.
Details
Indigenous object name
Acquittal
Ethnic group/ culture
Adan, Adangbé
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Oracle board
Height
25 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
10 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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