Figure - Twin Ewe - 20 cm - Togo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

Togo
Ewe
Wood, a necklace of pearls
20 x 8.5 x 5.5 cm
170 grams

Statuette representing a female twin of the Ewe people, from Togo.
Such items are used in the context of veneration of the deceased twins.
A piece with a very beautiful expression, realistic and calming, whose patina attests to its age.
The piece has been desecrated by partially burning the right arm – see photos.

Delivery method :
France: Colissimo
Europe: Colissimo International
Rest of the world: happy-post

You are bidding at a rare auction, with extremely low or symbolic reserve prices, ranging from €20 to €200.
We expect all items to be sold and to receive multiple bids on each.
Feel free to bid on multiple items; you’ll only pay the shipping costs once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are significantly lower than what you would pay at an auction house. Additionally, packaging is free; you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or more, you may even be charged below the actual transport cost.
Thank you for your visit and good luck.

Seller's Story

Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far. Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries. We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international". Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment. You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry. If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
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Togo
Ewe
Wood, a necklace of pearls
20 x 8.5 x 5.5 cm
170 grams

Statuette representing a female twin of the Ewe people, from Togo.
Such items are used in the context of veneration of the deceased twins.
A piece with a very beautiful expression, realistic and calming, whose patina attests to its age.
The piece has been desecrated by partially burning the right arm – see photos.

Delivery method :
France: Colissimo
Europe: Colissimo International
Rest of the world: happy-post

You are bidding at a rare auction, with extremely low or symbolic reserve prices, ranging from €20 to €200.
We expect all items to be sold and to receive multiple bids on each.
Feel free to bid on multiple items; you’ll only pay the shipping costs once.
Catawiki fees for buyers are significantly lower than what you would pay at an auction house. Additionally, packaging is free; you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or more, you may even be charged below the actual transport cost.
Thank you for your visit and good luck.

Seller's Story

Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far. Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries. We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international". Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment. You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry. If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
170 g
Country of Origin
Togo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Twin Ewe - 20 cm
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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