Ewe Female Twin Figure (Venavi) ancestralfigure Many of these textiles were

Many of these textiles were intended for ceremonial use

Though undecorated

capturing both the aesthetic charm and historical spirit of Swatow ware

brown and black color

The later Aztecs apparently excavated Mezcala sculptures and valued them

Ewe Female Twin Figure (Venavi) ancestralfigure Many of these textiles wereEw people, early to mid 20th century, Togo, Benin or Ghana, West Africa Magnificent and sensitively aged female twin figure, expertly carved from light colored wood, most commonly the soft, fine grained wood of the kapok tree. She stands firmly on both feet with legs slightly apart, her slender torso rising into gently rounded shoulders, pointed breasts, and long arms that hang elegantly at her sides. She is adorned with a necklace and beaded