Fetish Figure - Adan Ewe - Togo

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Fetish Figure, a wooden Janus sculpture from the Adan Ewe of Togo, in good condition, weighing 170 g, 15 cm high by 8 cm wide by 6 cm deep, provenance Private collection.

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A fine janus wooden fetish figure from the Adan tribe of Togo. Great color silhouette, use of colors blue and white. Contains clear traces of tribal libations. Ewe fetishes, which acquire power through consecration and the addition of special substances, serve to protect their owners from misfortune, disease or evil spirits. Provenance: former private German collection.

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Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Adan Ewe

Country of Origin

Togo

Material

Wood

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Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Fetish Figure

Height

15 cm

Width

8 cm

Depth

6 cm

Weight

170 g

Provenance

Private collection

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