A fine venavi figure made out of wood. 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 Venavi, 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, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Comes with custom made stand.
| Object |
Venavi figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Ewe |
| Country: |
Togo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
Yes |
| Dimensions: |
20x7x5 cm |
| Weight: |
130 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
