Pair of figures "aklama" · Togo, Ada / Adangme / Ewe · ID: 3052310
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, Germany, 10 March 2018, lot 244
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.).
L’objet Pair of figures “aklama” numéro d’objet 3052310, a fait partie de la Collectors’ Items Sale le 24 septembre 2025, numéro de lot 179 et est actuellement disponible pour 600 € en Vente libre.
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Littérature comparée
Quarcoopome, Nii O., Aklama, Göttingen 2016
Publications
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