Ewe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #449 chalcedony agate Material: Cast ritual clay figures

Material: Cast ritual clay figures with white copper frame

Materials: Hand Relief Embossed Copper Sheet mounted on an old wooden plaque

Sleeve Length 15"

University of Washington Press

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Ewe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #449 chalcedony agate Material: Cast ritual clay figuresEwe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #449 Statuettes destined to the Cult of Twins. Among the Ewe these representations are named Venavi, whereas they are named Hohovi among the Fon. Venavi Hohov Figures are used by the Ewe and Fon Peoples similar to the Yoruba People in Nigeria who use Ibeji Twin Figurines, for Protection of Survivor Surviving Infant after Death of a Sibling Twin. Some scholars maintain that they are also used as children's dolls as well as