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Ewe statuettes (N° 28487)

African Art Ewe.
Symbolizing the missing twins, this pair of African statuettes have a patina lightened by kaolin anointing. The hairstyle of one of them seems to have been refreshed by its owner. They have their original altar. Desiccation cracks, missing parts.

The Ewe, often confused with the Minas, are the largest ethnic group in Togo. They are also found as minorities in Ghana, Benin, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Although little historical information is available about them, it seems that their settlement in their current location is the result of invasions and conflicts that broke out during the 17th century. The Ewe consider the birth of twins called Venavi (or Venovi) to be a happy omen. They must be treated equally and fairly. For example, both will be fed and washed at the same time and will wear the same clothes, until puberty.
If one of the twins dies, the parents obtain a statuette intended to replace the deceased child and address a witch doctor in order to activate its magical virtues.

Source: "Isn't she a doll?" E.L Cameron
 

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OriginEx-collection française
EthnyFon
CountryTogo
Material(s)wood
Height cm24
Depth17 cm
Width22 cm
Weight1.52 Kg
Estimated datingcirca 1960

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