Three twin figures "venavi" · Togo, Ewe · ID: 3035810
sold
EUR 120
Provenance
Heinz Kolerski, Fellbach near Stuttgart, GermanySize
H: 19 cm, 22 cm, resp. 22, 5 cm
H: 7.5 inch, 8.7 inch, resp. 22, 2.0 inch
Description
wood, light- and middle brown patina, remains of black paint, two male/one female figure, abrasion of paint, missing parts (feet of the female figure), rep. (both feet of the small male figure);
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.