Voodoo altar fetish - Acquittal - Adan Adangbé - Ghana (No reserve price)

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Fétiche d'autel vaudou, a wood sculpture from Ghana by the Adan Adangbé Ada Ewe people, authentic and original, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 26 cm high, 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep, not sold with a stand, in good condition, indigenous name Aklama.

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Fetish of altar ADA EWE (GHANA)

Altar figure Ada EWE (Ghana)
Ewe Ada Figur Hilfsgeist (Ghana)

20,5 cms

Fetish Aklama of the Ada Adan ethnicity.

Bibliography; "Aklama, Helping spirits of the Ewe and Dangme People from the Study collection of Horst Antes".
see on page 272 of this book similar objects.


Good antiquity, patina of use.

This fetish "Aklama" is a ritual object of the voodoo cult used by the Ewe-speaking Adangbe / Ada of Ghana, at the border with Togo.
These statuettes represent the various deities related to hunting, which are also common to Yoruba and Ewe.

Abgebildete Figur der Ewe / Aja aus Ghana. Im Voodoo Kontext, Mittler zu den Göttern...

Fetish of altar ADA EWE (GHANA)

Altar figure Ada EWE (Ghana)
Ewe Ada Figur Hilfsgeist (Ghana)

20,5 cms

Fetish Aklama of the Ada Adan ethnicity.

Bibliography; "Aklama, Helping spirits of the Ewe and Dangme People from the Study collection of Horst Antes".
see on page 272 of this book similar objects.


Good antiquity, patina of use.

This fetish "Aklama" is a ritual object of the voodoo cult used by the Ewe-speaking Adangbe / Ada of Ghana, at the border with Togo.
These statuettes represent the various deities related to hunting, which are also common to Yoruba and Ewe.

Abgebildete Figur der Ewe / Aja aus Ghana. Im Voodoo Kontext, Mittler zu den Göttern...

Details

Indigenous object name
Acquittal
Ethnic group/ culture
Adan Adangbé
Country of Origin
Ghana
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Voodoo altar fetish
Height
26 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1027
Objects sold
100%
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