Pair of Venavi Twin Idols Ex Dr Endicott Collection
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A carved pair of Twin sisters with deep well handled and smooth surfaces suggesting ritual use over many years. The twins females have been ritually fed and bathed as part of a tradition to honor the spirits of passed loved ones. The Twins measure 7.25 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide on custom base. Vanavi / Yoruba peoples, Benin border with Nigeria. Provenance: Ex Dr Noble & Jean Endicott collection, New York, also a private New jersey collection.
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Good, very well handled
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Pair of Venavi Twin Idols Ex Dr Endicott Collection
Estimate $300 - $500
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