Togo, first half of the 20th century - Trio of 3 twin African "éwé" statuettes from Togo
Trio of Ewe twin statuettes from Togo
Togo
Ethnic group / people: Ewe
First half of the 20th century
Material: Wood and beads
Sold with bases
Base height: 3.5cm
Good condition
A fertility fetish, the Ewe venerated twins.
Dimensions:
the largest: height 18cm - width: 6.5cm - depth: 4.5cm
the medium: height 16cm - width: 5cm - depth: 3.5cm
the small one: height 14.5cm - width: 4.5cm - depth: 2.5cm
Old honey and brown patina, pearls.
The 3 statuettes are delivered on their wooden base.
Delivered with their certificate of authenticity from the expertise company "Origine Expert"
Contrary to what many collectors or experts think, the statuettes of twins do not work in pairs like the statuettes of ancestors. They are to be taken each in the individuality of their
significance.
On the east coast of the Gulf of Benin, a birth is a happy event that occurs in the context that links life to death. The belief in reincarnation is still alive.
Dimensions :
- Height : 18 cm
- Width : 6,5 cm
- Depth : 4,5 cm
Togo
Ethnic group / people: Ewe
First half of the 20th century
Material: Wood and beads
Sold with bases
Base height: 3.5cm
Good condition
A fertility fetish, the Ewe venerated twins.
Dimensions:
the largest: height 18cm - width: 6.5cm - depth: 4.5cm
the medium: height 16cm - width: 5cm - depth: 3.5cm
the small one: height 14.5cm - width: 4.5cm - depth: 2.5cm
Old honey and brown patina, pearls.
The 3 statuettes are delivered on their wooden base.
Delivered with their certificate of authenticity from the expertise company "Origine Expert"
Contrary to what many collectors or experts think, the statuettes of twins do not work in pairs like the statuettes of ancestors. They are to be taken each in the individuality of their
significance.
On the east coast of the Gulf of Benin, a birth is a happy event that occurs in the context that links life to death. The belief in reincarnation is still alive.
Dimensions :
- Height : 18 cm
- Width : 6,5 cm
- Depth : 4,5 cm
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500 € Incl. VAT
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