A fine twin figure made out of wood and wearing beaded jewelry around the neck and the waist. This miniature is used as a doll among the Ewe people. The Ewe people of Ghana celebrate the birth of twins as a good omen. Twins known as Venovi, lead a life of parallel experiences as they are fed, bathed, and similarly dressed.However if one of the twins dies a Venovi figure is purchased to represent the deceased twin and is equally maintained as though alive, being washed and fed.Like the well-known Ibeji of the Yoruba that represent the same idea of portraying the deceased twin in a sculptural form, Ewe dolls are shown as adults and represent deceased twins.They are delightful miniature carvings and have a place in any collection for their carving and presence and for what they represent.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
| Object |
Fertility doll |
| Ethnic group: |
Adan Ewe |
| Country: |
Togo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
Yes |
| Dimensions: |
22x7x6 cm |
| Weight: |
220 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Seated figure - Wood - Dogon - Mali
