Venavi Hohovi - Statuette - Nago - Benin
Venavi Hohivi statuette, Nago culture, Benin. H. 12cm
These statuettes are carefully preserved by their owners, they feed them, wash them and venerate them. They are their material and immaterial double.
Beautiful Nago statuette from Benin, the Nago are Yoruba people living in Benin. The sculpture is beautiful and alive. The profile is superb. It was damaged but used despite its shortcomings. A beautiful old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960.
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Venavi Hohivi statuette, Nago culture, Benin. H. 12cm
These statuettes are carefully preserved by their owners, they feed them, wash them and venerate them. They are their material and immaterial double.
Beautiful Nago statuette from Benin, the Nago are Yoruba people living in Benin. The sculpture is beautiful and alive. The profile is superb. It was damaged but used despite its shortcomings. A beautiful old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960.
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