French collection of African art A Togolese version of the Ibejdi of the Yoruba, these ancient statuettes of twins have a glossy two-tone patina. 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. The Ewe consider the birth of twins called Venavi (or Venovi) to be a happy omen. They must be treated identically 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 to replace the deceased child. Source: "Isn't she a doll?" E.L Cameron
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