This statue was beautifully carved in the style of the Ewe people of Ghana. The statue portrays standing female figure with her hands resting in front of her abdomen. She measures 20.5 inches tall and weighs 6 pounds. There is a missing tip to a hair braid, cracks in the base and imperfections throughout – please inspect photos.
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Ewe Female Statue 20.5″ – Ghana – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $125.00.$62.50Current price is: $62.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ghana |
| Ethnicity | Ewe |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 20.5" |
| Width | 8.5" |
| Depth | 6.5" |
| Weight | 6 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Missing tip of braid, cracking, scrapes – see photos |
Tribe Information
About the Ewe People
The Ewe people are the largest ethnic group in Togo and the third largest ethnic group in Ghana. The history of the Ewe people is unknown. It is believed they originated between Benin and Nigeria and migrated during the 17th century wars.
Ewe religion is called Voodoo, which means “spirit.” Mawu is considered the creator god, who created other deities.
Ewe are known for their high quality strip-woven textiles.
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