Ewe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #449 chalcedony agate 4 1/2" tall

4 1/2" tall

The joy of their reunion is short-lived as Zhu's parents have already arranged for her to marry Ma Wencai

The Punu believe ideal feminine beauty is as much a matter of what can’t be seen as opposed to what can

Opalite and Amethyst 8mm Knotted Mala with Silk Tassel

4 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/2"

Ewe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #449 chalcedony agate 4 1/2" tallEwe Venavi Twin Figure, Togo #449 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 use Ibeji Twin Figurines, for Protection of Survivor Surviving Infant after Death of a Sibling Twin. Some scholars maintain that they are also used as children's dolls as well as