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Early 20th C. African Ewe Carved Wood Doll

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Early 20th C. African Ewe Carved Wood Doll

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Description

Africa, Togo, Ewe, ca. early 20th century CE. An early doll hand-carved from a single piece of wood by an Ewe artisan and clothed in a drawstring dress made from a pink and green on white floral fabric. Dolls like this example are called "venovi" or "venavi". The Ewe usually carve twin figures intended for protection following the death of a twin. Ewe women typically care for such dolls - cleaning and feeding them - and at times even using such dolls a child replacement. Size: 3" W x 7" H (7.6 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private H. Dick collection

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Condition

Loss to left arm and right foot. Else intact with nice patina.

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Early 20th C. African Ewe Carved Wood Doll

Name: Early 20th C. African Ewe Carved Wood Doll
SKU: 48111860
Price: 75 USD
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