Old altar statue from the Adan/Ewe, South East Ghana, 1950-60

Quite rare authentic tribal object, this older altar statue from the Adan tribe. The Adan are a small subgroup of the Ewe and live in the south-east of Ghana. The hose is silver coloured and placed on a custom-made stand. The snake symbolizes the ancestor, founder of the tribe. Appropriate traces of use and age. A great opportunity for the collector of authentic tribally used objects... for a modest price! See the pictures.

Length: 23.5 cm hose, with stand 26.5 cm
Total weight: 226 grams
Origin: South East Ghana
Date: 1950-60
Provenance: Obtained in situ by Peter Beaujean