Twin Figures: Male and Female (Ibeji)

Date: Late 19^th  century 

Geography: Republic of Benin or Togo

Culture: Ewe peoples

Medium: Wood 

Dimensions: 19 and 20,5 cm 

Weight: 106 and 114 grams 

Condition: Good

Comes on a metal stand

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The Ewe made these small wooden dolls called “venovi” or “venavi” for protection of survivor after death of a twin. The figurines were caressed and treated like a real child. Finely carved maternity figures such as this are less common among the Ewe than the dolls that we are used to seeing that are very common. These examples are especially well carved and have a wonderful presence about it.