Statuettes destined to the Cult of Twins. Among the Ewe these representations are named Venavi, whereas they are named Hohovi among the Fon.
Venavi/ Hohov Figures are used by the Ewe and Fon Peoples similar to the Yoruba People in Nigeria who useIbeji Twin Figurines, for Protection of Survivor/ Surviving Infant after Death of a Sibling Twin.
Some scholarsmaintain that they are also used as children's dolls as well as sometimes used as Fertility Dolls by Women who keep theseFigures
under their mattresses, or were worn under the skirts of Young Women to ensure Fertility. Scarifications and added clothing and strings of beads reveal
Family and Clan Religious and Social Affiliations.
The Ewe live in a Coastal Area which extends through Ghana, Togo, Benin, up to the Nigerian Borders.
