Protector of the crops
Item
Object Title
Protector of the crops
Object ID
AR_0001_03_0003
Created By
Lobi artisans
Date
1870-1920
Owned By
Florida A&M University Meek-Eaton Black Archives
Medium
wood
Dimensions
H x W: 49cm x 33cm l 19" x 13"
Description
Also known as 'Guardian of the plantain', the calm serene face of the serpent in the 'Protector of the crops' is similar to the face of the lamb being protected by the 'Protector of the flocks of sheep'.
Object Notes
The spirit is holding the serpent with its left hand as a threat to anyone attempting to trespass.
The coiled serpent (viper) is held by the spirit, but the face of the serpent is seemingly serene.
The spirit appears to hold a plantain between its feet.
The coiled serpent (viper) is held by the spirit, but the face of the serpent is seemingly serene.
The spirit appears to hold a plantain between its feet.
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
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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Spatial Coverage
en
On Display
Title
AR_0001_03_0003