Twin figure "venavi" ·  Ghana, Ewe · ID: 3032709

Description

wood, shiny, brown patina, strings of glass beads, min. dam., small missing parts, base;
alike 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. The Ewe women used to care for them, they were fed, washed and caressed. For the Ewe venerate twins and regard them as a connecting link to the otherworld.

The object Twin figure “venavi” with the object ID 3032709 was part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction on March 9, 2013. The object with the lot number 96 achieved a sales price of EUR 70 with an asking price of EUR 60.

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