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Statuette Venavi Hohivi, Adja culture, Benin. Height 18 cm

These statuettes are carefully preserved by their owners; they feed them, wash them and venerate them. They are their material and immaterial double.
Beautiful Adja statuette from Benin. The figure has a touching presence. The facial expression is expressive. There is emotion in this work. The sculpture is beautiful. The figure seems to be in motion. It is an object that has lived. The patina is superb. Sold as is, see photos. A beautiful old collection piece. Circa 1950.

Statuette Venavi Hohivi, culture Adja, Bénin. H.18cm

Ces statuettes sont précieusement conservées par leurs propriétaires, ils les nourrissent, les laves et les vénères. Elles sont leur double matériel et immatériel. 
Belle statuette Adja du Bénin. Le personnage à une présence touchante. L'expression du visage est sensible. Il y a une émotion dans cette oeuvre. La sculpture est belle. Le personnage semble en mouvement. C'est un objet qui a vécu. La patine est superbe. Vendu en l'état, voir photos. Une belle pièce de collection ancienne. Circa 1950.


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