Mami Wata Figures - Togo

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Selected by Amy Wassing

Two Mami Wata figures from Togo with the larger figure being 20 inches tall. The larger piece depicts Papa Densu the husband of Mami Wata, His look is influenced by Hindu gods. Both are from an Ewe shrine in coastal Togo, Note: the Papa Densu figure is a bit heavy - very very solid wood. Circa 1970s,

No. 98481521

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Mami Wata Figures - Togo

Two Mami Wata figures from Togo with the larger figure being 20 inches tall.

The larger piece depicts Papa Densu the husband of Mami Wata, His look is influenced by Hindu gods.

Both are from an Ewe shrine in coastal Togo,

Note: the Papa Densu figure is a bit heavy - very very solid wood.

Circa 1970s,

Final bid

€ 235

Expert

Selected by Amy Wassing

Estimate € 280 - € 350

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