Pair of figures "aklama" · Togo, Ada / Adangme / Ewe · ID: 3052310

Name: Pair of figures "aklama"
SKU: 3052310
Availability: Discontinued

not available anymore

Provenance

French Private Collection
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, Germany, 10 March 2018, lot 244

Size

H: 33,5 cm (female) & 32 cm

H: 13.2 inch (female) & 12.6 inch

Description

wood, red and white pigment, rest., base

Anyone who has experienced spiritual possession or interference by a deity in his or her life would be asked to commisson a sculpture. Such a person would only be acting on the orders of a priest who, through the “afa” divination, is able to ascertain the wishes of the spirit on behalf of the client.

The “aklama” figure cements the covenant relationship established between devotee and spirit. The god must be consulted daily to keep it actively engaged in the devotees life. In return for this attention, the god provides blessings and protection (according to Nii O. Quarcoopome, 2016, p. 74 ff.).

The object Pair of figures “aklama” with the object ID 3052310 was last part of the auction Collectors’ Items Sale at September 24, 2025 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 179.

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