Ewe Adan Aklama fetish
African little Aklama fetish with a geometric look covered with a thick clear sacrificial patina embellished with large shells, ropes and small metal elements.
In African tribal art, the Aklama are statuettes representing animals or objects that do not exceed the size of a hand and that play the role of auxiliary spirits in the eyes of the Ewe and Dangme peoples, two established ethnic groups. along the border between Ghana and Togo.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 18 x 10 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, accessories
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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African little Aklama fetish with a geometric look covered with a thick clear sacrificial patina embellished with large shells, ropes and small metal elements.
In African tribal art, the Aklama are statuettes representing animals or objects that do not exceed the size of a hand and that play the role of auxiliary spirits in the eyes of the Ewe and Dangme peoples, two established ethnic groups. along the border between Ghana and Togo.