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Classic Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection

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Old Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection: A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A Fascinating traditional carved set of wooden idols from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings

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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Nooter Collection: A field used old carved wooden Ibeji twin idol with tall conical coiffure and classic style and form, age-appropriate surface patina wear with spots of minute wood loss. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Oyo s

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A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Idol, Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin fetish Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A very finely carved old wooden twin fetish idol with well handled surface and accented with indigo pigments. A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the

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A Fine Old Ibeji Idol Ex Endicott Collection: A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

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A Fine Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Endicott collection NY: A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

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A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol - Ex Endicott collection, New York: A very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

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Dramatic Old Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Maurer: A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

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A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks Collection: A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

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Abeokuta Yoruba Ibeji Doll Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples. Abeokuta style, distinguished by wearing a loin cloth. In Yoruba tradition the mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing

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A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Ex Sotheby's Park Bernet: A fine 19th century or early 20th century carved wooden pair of Ibeji twin Idols with classic facial features and signs of traditional use over many years. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The pa

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Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols Ex~ Harry A Franklin,Sotheby's: This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

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Tall slender Yoruba Ibeji Idol: A Classic carved wooden twin idol with elongated features,carved ceremonial cap, incised scar designs, nails driven into the eyes and a well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Th

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Classic Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection

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A very finely carved wooden Ibeji or Twin Idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This idol is adorned with glass beads and deep facial scars. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: From the collection of art historian Evan Maurer, co-author of Tabwa: The Rising of a New Moon & The Intelligence of Forms: An Artist Collects African Art.

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Classic Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection

Name: Classic Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection
SKU: 101996607
Price: 120 USD
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