Container – Terracotta – Ewe – Togo

Description

Old terracotta container from the Ewe people of Togo. The offering container is topped with an ancestor head. The Ewe, are the largest ethnic group in Togo. They are also found as minorities in Ghana, benin, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The contianer contains clear traces of wear and tear. Good condition with traces of tribal use.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Offering container

Ethnic group:

Ewe

Country:

Togo

Material:

Terracotta

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

13x13x12 cm

Weight:

1100 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $150.00

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Container – Terracotta – Ewe – Togo

Lot 0095

Estimate $200-$250May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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