Pair of figures "aklama" · Togo, Ada / Adangme / Ewe · ID: 3052310
Starting price
EUR 600
Estimated price
EUR 1,200
Provenance
French Private CollectionZemanek-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.).
Comparing literature
Quarcoopome, Nii O., Aklama, Göttingen 2016
Publications
AHDRC: 0150493