head from the top part of a statue-column in use among the Ewe of Togo m'ouest. The post-statues in use among the Ewe used to protect the family against the dangers that threaten anyone who lives in a community under the influence of magical beliefs. The part of the pole was planted in the soil is eroded to the point that it has virtually disappeared, which attests to the antiquity of the piece ..
Head Ewe
XIXth c. Art and Older, Ethnic arts, Statues
24 cm /
9.4 in
Themes: Masks / Origin: Arts of Africa / Authenticity / Provenance: Original /