Statuette Called Ibeji - Yoruba Culture, Nigeria - First Half Of The 20th Century

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"Statuette Called Ibeji - Yoruba Culture, Nigeria - First Half Of The 20th Century"

STATUETTE called Ibeji
Yoruba culture, Nigeria
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H.: 26.5 ; W.: 6.5 cm
(traces of wood-eating insects)

Monoxyle anthropomorphic statuette standing on a circular base, with openwork arms and hands resting on her upper thighs.
Its tapered face is scarred at the temples, cheeks and forehead. His conical openwork headdress is entirely incised and enhanced with blue pigments.

Ibeji statuettes work in pairs: Taiwo and Kehinde are twins. These sculptures represent them. They are considered important figures in everyday life. Kept on an altar when not worn by women, they receive the same attention as the living: food, bathing, prayers and clothing.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref : 6087

Price: 980 €