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Statuette Venavi Hohivi, Adja culture, Benin. H. 21 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 sensitive. He seems lost, in search or questioning. The figure is in motion, he is advancing. It is a living work. The patina is superb and ancient. The base is eroded. Sold as is, see photos. A beautiful old and authentic collectible piece. Circa 1950.

Statuette Venavi Hohivi, culture Adja, Bénin. H.21cm

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 semble perdu, en recherche ou en questionnement. Le personnage est en mouvement, il avance. C'est une oeuvre vivante. La patine est superbe et ancienne. La base est érodé. Vendu en l'état, voir photos. Une belle pièce de collection ancienne et authentique. Circa 1950.


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