Substitution twins - Ibeji - Fon - Benin (No Reserve Price)

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Jumeaux de substitution, a Fon wooden sculpture from Benin, provenance: private collection.

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Hohovi Fon of Benin

Painted wood, used patina.
18 centimeters

Statuette for the worship of twins.

The Twin cults are linked to high twin birth rates in the regions of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana.
This type of statuette is sculpted if one of the twins passes away.
The statuette is then consecrated during a Vodou ceremony.
The twin 'Vénavi' is then honored and respected, on the same level as his living twin.

Hohovi Fon of Benin

Painted wood, used patina.
18 centimeters

Statuette for the worship of twins.

The Twin cults are linked to high twin birth rates in the regions of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana.
This type of statuette is sculpted if one of the twins passes away.
The statuette is then consecrated during a Vodou ceremony.
The twin 'Vénavi' is then honored and respected, on the same level as his living twin.

Details

Indigenous object name
Ibeji
Ethnic group/ culture
Fon
Country of Origin
Benin
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Substitution twins
Height
18 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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