A carved wooden female sculpture representing a deceased twin and carved for in rituals by the surviving twin to honor the dead, for protection, and also serving as fertility charms for women. These figures are central to Ewe twin worship, a belief system where twins share a soul, making their care crucial for family well-being and continuity, similar to Yoruba Ibeji figures. 

This example shows extensive feeding and use, the mouth worn completely smooth. 

The figure measures 8 x 3.5 inches. 

Ewe peoples, Ghana / Togo, west Africa. 

Provenance: Ex Karl Stirner collection, Easton, PA.