Item #643
Type of object: Ashanti figure
Ethnice group: Asante/Ashanti
Country of origin: Ghana, Africa
Measurement: 6,5 x 5 x 19,5 cm
Materials: Wood
Approximate Age: 20th century
Weight: 94 grams incl stand
Overall Condition: Good
Damage, Repair: Small wear and tear
This Ewe figure is now placed on a stand.
New pictures coming soon.
This fine doll is made by the Ewe people in Togo, these dolls are also called "venovi" or "venavi". They usually carve twin figures and are used for protection after the death of a twin. These twin figures were placed in a shrine and treated with much respect. In most cases the doll was cleaned and fed by the Ewe woman, and sometimes was even used as a child replacement doll.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL