Fetish figure - Ewe - Togo
Fetish, Ewe culture, Togo. H. 49cm
Mysterious and captivating Voodoo Ewe fetish from Togo. It is composed of a seated figure, in tension, face forward. The look is deep, impassive. He is focused. Two figures emerge from his back, one on each side of his face. They observe us discreetly. The whole is surrounded by fabrics in the colors of voodoo. The colors of Voodoo are white, black and red. Under the fabrics magical elements are placed. It is covered with a crust of offering mixing blood, alcohol, kaolin powder and other substances. The patina is beautiful, rich and complex. The composition is successful, a special presence emerges from this fetish. Dense wood heavy object. Sold as is, see photos. An old and authentic Voodoo collection work. Circa 1950.
Provenance: Private collection, P. R, Toulouse.
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Fetish, Ewe culture, Togo. H. 49cm
Mysterious and captivating Voodoo Ewe fetish from Togo. It is composed of a seated figure, in tension, face forward. The look is deep, impassive. He is focused. Two figures emerge from his back, one on each side of his face. They observe us discreetly. The whole is surrounded by fabrics in the colors of voodoo. The colors of Voodoo are white, black and red. Under the fabrics magical elements are placed. It is covered with a crust of offering mixing blood, alcohol, kaolin powder and other substances. The patina is beautiful, rich and complex. The composition is successful, a special presence emerges from this fetish. Dense wood heavy object. Sold as is, see photos. An old and authentic Voodoo collection work. Circa 1950.
Provenance: Private collection, P. R, Toulouse.
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