Ensemble de figure de jumelles "venavi"
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Lot: 215
Vente en ligneEnsemble de figure de jumelles "venavi"
Togo, Ewé
| Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
|---|---|---|
| Neumeister, Munich, 15 May 2013, Lot 82 (a), Lot 63 (b) Walter Grasser, Munich, Germany |
200 EUR
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport |
3 pcs., wood, glass beads, coconut discs, a) pair of female twin figures, h: 16 cm; b) female twin figure with fancy hairstyle, h: 20,5 cm
Just like 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. Ewe women used to care for them, they were fed, washed and caressed.
