€ 175,00
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A fine janus wooden fetish figure from the Adan tribe of Togo. Great color silhouette, use of colors blue and white. Contains clear traces of tribal libations.
Ewe fetishes, which acquire power through consecration and the addition of special substances, serve to protect their owners from misfortune, disease or evil spirits.
Provenance: former private German collection.
| Object | Fetish Figure |
| Ethnic group: | Adan Ewe |
| Country: | Togo |
| Material: | Wood |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 15x8x6 cm |
| Weight: | 170 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |