Voodoo protection fetish - Acquittal - Ada - Ghana (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Aklama Fetish, Adan Adangbé

Ewe peoples of Ghana

Height: 26.5 cm

The Aklama fetishes are ritual objects of the voodoo cult used by the Ewe and Dangme peoples of Ghana, on the border with Togo.
They are generally materialized as small figures, animals, everyday objects, or seats, in lightweight wood.
These statuettes are charged with interceding with the various deities called upon to grant believers protection, luck, and prosperity throughout their personal and family lives as well as in their daily activities (hunting, trade).

Aklama Fetish, Adan Adangbé

Ewe peoples of Ghana

Height: 26.5 cm

The Aklama fetishes are ritual objects of the voodoo cult used by the Ewe and Dangme peoples of Ghana, on the border with Togo.
They are generally materialized as small figures, animals, everyday objects, or seats, in lightweight wood.
These statuettes are charged with interceding with the various deities called upon to grant believers protection, luck, and prosperity throughout their personal and family lives as well as in their daily activities (hunting, trade).

Details

Indigenous object name
Acquittal
Ethnic group/ culture
Ada
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Voodoo protection fetish
Height
27 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
10 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
206
Objects sold
100%
Private

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