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- Ewe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #333
- 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 useIbeji Twin Figurines, for Protection of Survivor/ Surviving Infant after Death of a Sibling Twin.
- Some scholarsmaintain that they are also used as children's dolls as well as sometimes used as Fertility Dolls by Women who keep theseFigures
- under their mattresses, or were worn under the skirts of Young Women to ensure Fertility. Scarifications and added clothing and strings of beads reveal
- Family and Clan Religious and Social Affiliations.
- The Ewe live in a Coastal Area which extends through Ghana, Togo, Benin, up to the Nigerian Borders.
- Measurements: 18×5×3 cm
- Conidition: Fair; Wonderfulold worn patina.
