Fetish figure - Adam - Ghana - Mami Wata
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Adan/Adangbe wood fетiche statue from Ghana, titled Mami Wata, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with minor wear and age-related stains, measuring 22 cm in length, 10 cm in height and 7 cm in depth, sold without a stand.
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Aklama Fetishes, Adangbe (Adangme) people of Ghana
Length 22 cm, Height 10 cm
Representation of Mami Wata
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 with Togo.
They are generally materialized as small figures, animals, everyday objects, or lightweight wooden seats.
These statuettes are believed to intercede with the 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 hunting-related deities, which are also common to the Yoruba and Ewe.
Regarding their use, these objects appear on private altars, but we have already seen photos depicting them gathered together in a basket and dressed with a piece of fabric, in the manner of the Ewé Vinavi.
Aklama Fetishes, Adangbe (Adangme) people of Ghana
Length 22 cm, Height 10 cm
Representation of Mami Wata
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 with Togo.
They are generally materialized as small figures, animals, everyday objects, or lightweight wooden seats.
These statuettes are believed to intercede with the 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 hunting-related deities, which are also common to the Yoruba and Ewe.
Regarding their use, these objects appear on private altars, but we have already seen photos depicting them gathered together in a basket and dressed with a piece of fabric, in the manner of the Ewé Vinavi.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mami Wata
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Ghana
Ethnic group/culture
Adam
Height
10 cm
Width
22 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
7 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-1960
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