African Bangwa Anyi Mother of Twins African Statue 6H

This touching figurine illustrates an African mother nursing one of her twin babies. As a mother of twins, she is known as an Anyi to the tribe and wears special attributes such as her hairstyle, her necklace made of the teeth of a panther (which she has turned on her back) and her bracelets. Her sitting pose and the decorated stool indicate she belongs to an important family. When a woman gives birth to twins she is assigned an almost godlike status. As an Anyi, she receives valuable necklaces with beads and two ritual mugs. Special wooden figurines are cut in her honor and her husband (the Tanyi). African Bangwa Anyi, Mother of Twins (replica of early 19th century original) Collectible quality resin with hand-painted details, wood finish. Measures: 6 in H x 3 in W x 2.5 in D. Weighs 0.6 lbs. Statue replica is from the highly collectible Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection designed in Europe. (AFR01) The Anyi dances at parties and funerals, and leads rituals to beg fertility from th