Group of twin figures "venavi" · Togo, Ewe · ID: 3048146
Price
EUR 200
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
Neumeister, Munich, 15 May 2013, Lot 82 (a), Lot 63 (b)Walter Grasser, Munich, Germany
Description
3 pcs., wood, glass beads, coconut discs, a) pair of female twin figures, h: 16 cm; b) female twin figure with fancy hairstyle, h: 20,5 cm
Just like the “ibeji” figures of the Yoruba, the “venavi” figures were carved for deceased twins or triplets. They serve as abode for the spirit of the deceased. Ewe women used to care for them, they were fed, washed and caressed.
The object Group of twin figures “venavi” with the object ID 3048146 was part of the auction Online Auction on September 27, 2023, lot number 215 at that time and is currently available for EUR 200 in Open sale.
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