Female shrine figure · Togo, Ewé · ID: 3038972
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Provenance
Pierre Gavignot, Ile de France, FranceDescription
wood, kaolin, thick encrusted surface structure, rich sacrificial traces, missing parts through insect caused damage (head, right foot), rep. (buttocks left hand side), metal plate;
protective or guardian figure. The Vodun provided them with magical substances and various sacrifices in order to gain their protection and help in various respects.