Ewe Venavi twin figures - SOLD OUT
Twin figures in African art
Pair of African statuettes with recurrent clear patina on Venavi or Venovi type figurines. These Ewe figurines represent twins, as in the Yoruba tradition we find the Ibeji. The sculptural treatment is different but the function is identical: to honor twin births.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1960
- Size
- 21,5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, beads
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection Portugal
- Condition
- Excellent
Twin figures in African art
Pair of African statuettes with recurrent clear patina on Venavi or Venovi type figurines. These Ewe figurines represent twins, as in the Yoruba tradition we find the Ibeji. The sculptural treatment is different but the function is identical: to honor twin births.