EWE VENAVI TWIN IDOL

A rare old and well handled carved wooden Venavi or "Twin" Idol from the Ewe peoples, Togo, West Africa. Much like their southern neighbors, the Yoruba, the ewe have a twin idol tradition as well. Thi

A very fine old pair of carved wooden twin idols or Venavi from the Ewe. Like their southern neighbors the Yoruba, as well as their northern neighbors the Fon, The Ewe create images of Twins to act as

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

A carved wooden pair of twin female effigies with a deep well handled golden colored surface and well worn serene facial features. Ewe peoples, Togo / Dahomey, West Africa. The pair measure 8.75 inche

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good original condition with no major breaks, seemingly repaired and slightly chipped right buttocks, and light possibly repaired cracks throughout, having an original honey

A unusual Vodoun shrine object, a twin fetish in terracotta bowl with two idols bound by many locks and applications of organic matter and blood sacrifice. Ewe or relayted ethnic group, Togo / Dahomey

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

A very old and unique looking pair of Ibeji Twin idol fetish sculptures with very well handled and worn heads, and their bodies completely covered in cowrie shells, and other regalia such as bells , s

A carved wooden effigy with horns, deep scars and a well handled deep surface patina suggesting years of ceremonial use. Benin Yoruba peoples, Benin, Africa. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Pro

A slender carved wooden male twin idol with deep well handled surface patina, accented with blue pigment, and embellished with glass beads. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 12 i

A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

A Carved wooden twin idol with well handled surface, large eyes, tall coiffure accented with Blue Indigo pigments and adorned with a textile cape decorated with cowrie shells. The Ibeji measures 12 in

A carved wooden Twin idol with incised coiffure and facial scars, raised emblem design, inset metal eye ( one missing) and a well handled and worn surface. The Idol measures 10 inches tall, and will a

Carved wooden female effigy with deep well handled surface, well worn facial carving and wear consistent with field use over many years. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria,

A carved wooden personal Twin idol with wonderfully exaggerated facial features and form, well handled surface and overall bold Presence. The idol measures 10.75 inches tall. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria,

This is an old and very fascinating Twin fetish from the Songye / Kusu Border region, Congo, Africa. The sculpture of twins is not at all common among the Songye, and this example has a painted surfac

This is a rare field used Male Ibeji Twin Idol. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings protected by S

Carved wooden male effigy with classic ceremonial cap accented with indigo blue pigments, a well worn and well handled surface and traditional form embellished with glass beads. Yoruba Peoples, Nigeri

A carved wooden male effigy shown wearing a crown like cap, facial scars and a well handled surface patina suggesting age and ritual use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 10.75

Carved wooden female effigy with deep facial scars, tall conical hat accented with indigo blue pigments and embellished with glass beads. Well handled and worn suggesting traditional use as a twin ido

Carved wooden female effigy with a board cheeky face and toothy grin. Well handled and worn suggesting traditional use as a twin idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 9 inches tal

A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

Antique Yoruba Ibeji twin idol, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood with incised coiffure and facial scars. Adorned with bronze armband. Well weathered. Size: 10'' x 2.75'' x 2.5'' (25 x 7 x 6 cm); stand: 2"