Item #644
Type of object: Ewe doll
Ethnic group: Ewe
Country of origin: Togo
Approximate Age: 20th century
Measurement: 8.5 x 5 x 24.5 cm
Materials: Wood
Weight: 190 grams
Overall Condition: Excellent
Damage, Repair: None
This nice 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