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TWIN FIGURES

YORUBA, NIGERIA
WOOD, HEIGHT 22CM

Deceased twins are honoured and remembered with carved twin statues. According to Yoruba belief the figures are a living reminder of the deceased and influence the life of the family. As such they are regularly honoured with libations and prayers and are very much treated as if they were still alive.

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