Wooden Doll - Ewe People - Togo - SOLD

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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.

10.5"H x 4.5"W x 3"D