Ewe Doll - Togo
Price: $295.00
THE EWE PEOPLE LIVE IN THE
SOUTHEASTERN PART OF TOGO.
IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE EWE
WOMEN KEEP THE DOLLS
UNDERNEATH THEM WHILE
SLEEPING TO ENSURE FERTILITY.
DOLLS WITH BROKEN ARMS
OR LEGS ARE CONSIDERED TO
HAVE MORE POWER FOR THEY
ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN
ARE BORN HEALTHY AND WITH
THEIR LIMBS INTACT. OTHER
SCHOLARS BELIEVE THAT THEY
ARE USED AS TOY DOLLS.
8.25"H x 3.25"W x 1.75"D
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