Ibeji Twins - Glass beads, Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

Ibeji Twins – Glass beads, Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria

Name: Ibeji Twins - Glass beads, Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria
SKU: 37.267
Price: 160.00 EUR
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SKU: 37.267 Category: African Art Tags: African figures, Ibeji, nigeria, yoruba

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Appealing Ibeji twins of the YORUBA tribe of Nigeria. One of the most famous Yoruba Ibeji woodcarvings is the figures that represent deceased twins. According to Yoruba faith, they affect the daily lives of family members so they were honored with libations and prayers.
Warm expression, decorated with glass beads and cauri shells. They have a beautiful dark oily patina of age, good condition.

Object: Ibeji Twins

Ethnic group/ culture: Yoruba

Region/ country: Nigeria

Material: Wood, Glass beads, Cauris

Period: 2nd half 20th century

Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Dimensions: 28×8×7 cm

Weight: 850 g

Ibeji Twins – Glass beads, Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria

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