Protector of the flocks of sheep

Object Title

Object ID

AR_0001_03_0002

Created By

Lobi artisans

Date

1870-1940

Owned By

Florida A&M University Meek-Eaton Black Archives

Medium

wood

Dimensions

H x W: 59cm x 21cm l 23" x 8"

Description

The spirit is being bitten by the serpent that is wrapped around its neck. This is a demonstration of the spirit's willingness to accept pain and suffering in order to defend and protect the lamb by self-sacrifice.

The calm serene face of the lamb, held between the spirit's fee, is similar to the face of the serpent held by the 'Protctor of the crops.

Special Notes

Early-dated field spirits

Subject Of

Field Spirits of the Fante

Placed Used

Ghana, Africa

Collection Title

Field Spirits of the Fante

Classification

African Artifacts and Objects

Topic

Agriculture
Labor
Spirituality
Superstitions
African Culture
Indigenous Religion
Farming

Credit Line

Collection of the Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum, Gift of Nana Araba Apt, Marian Sylvia Horowitz, and Richard Douglas, Ph.D.

Restrictions and Rights

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Photograph Rights Holder

Spatial Coverage

en On Display

Title

AR_0001_03_0002

abstract

The spirits holding the lamb between its feet.
The spirit with a serpent wrapped around its neck
From the front and back, detail of the spirit holding the lamb, perhaps comforting the lamb.

Item sets

Field Spirits of the Fante Collection