Lot 0070

Two Yoruba Female Twin Figures, Ìlá Ò

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Art

Sold

Two Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garment: Two Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garmentLate 19th/early 20th century; Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, AfricaAppears unmarkedTwin female statuettes held within a leather carrying b

2023Two Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garmentSee Sold Price

Sold

Two Pairs Carved Wood Ibejis Figures.: Two pairs of carved wood Ibejis figures, Yoruba, Nigeria. A pair of female twins, and a pair male and female twins, Heights: 10 inches. Provenance: Professor Sanford and Barbara Dornbusch.

2017Two Pairs Carved Wood Ibejis Figures.See Sold Price

Sold

A Group of Four Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Female: A Group of Four Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Female Figures, Comprising of one figure mounted on top of a bell, two Ibeji twins, and one kneeling figure. Tallest dimension: H: 18 in.

2021A Group of Four Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood FemaleSee Sold Price

Sold

YORUBA, TWIN FIGURES (IBEJI), NIGERIA: Two: Early 20th c. Male and female pair Carved wood, beads Largest 12 1/2" x 3" The Yoruba of Nigeria have the highest recorded rate of twin births in the world, with an estimated 45 sets of twins in

2018YORUBA, TWIN FIGURES (IBEJI), NIGERIASee Sold Price

Sold

YORUBA WOOD ERE IBEJI FIGURES, NIGERIA: YORUBA WOOD ERE IBEJI FIGURES (2), FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H 10 1/2":Carved wood twin figures, including 1 male and 1 female, each wears bead and metal bracelets. Two items total. Property of the

2016YORUBA WOOD ERE IBEJI FIGURES, NIGERIASee Sold Price

Sold

2020A Yoruba Female Twin Figure Height: 11 ½See Sold Price

Sold

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Oyo Style African Tribal Carved Wood Female Statue: Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate surface patina wear with spots of minute wood loss. Yoruba female Ibeji/twin figure; Oyo style; tall crested coiffure. Ex-Nooter coll.

2023Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Oyo Style African Tribal Carved Wood Female StatueSee Sold Price

Sold

Two Old African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures: Two Old African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures. Carved and paint decorated wood with beaded necklaces and belt. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 1) 11.75'' x 3.5'' x 2.5'' (30 x 9 x 6

2020Two Old African Yoruba Ibeji Twin FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

4 West African Objects. 20th c.: A group of four West African objects. 20th century. ++ Belt/halter. 23" x 4" x 3". ++ Bit and reins (missing some bridle parts). 72" x 5" x 5". ++ Yoruba Ibeji twin female figure. 18" x 12" x 12". ++

20194 West African Objects. 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

FIVE ASSORTED AFRICAN TRIBAL FIGURAL CARVINGS: Predominantly Nigerian region, Yoruba style including a pair of female Ibeji twin figures with beaded and cowrie shell decorative details. Various wood figures with carved geometric motifs and scarifi

2021FIVE ASSORTED AFRICAN TRIBAL FIGURAL CARVINGSSee Sold Price

Sold

African and Indigenous Artifacts: Lot 108 African and Indigenous Artifacts from various cultures, including one Baoule male diviner figure, one female twin figure (Ibeji) from the Yoruba peoples, one Nomoli figure, and three Iroquois

2022African and Indigenous ArtifactsSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Wood Ibeji Male & Female Figures: West Africa, Yoruba culture, Ibeji, ca. early 20th century. These old and well-cared for examples of deceased male and female twin figures, known as Ibeji, most likely come from Osogbo or the Igbomina

2016Early 20th C. African Wood Ibeji Male & Female FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twins (pr): **Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, Yoruba culture, Ibeji, ca. early 20th c. CE. A matching pair of deceased female twin figures, known as Ibeji, most likely from Osogbo or the Igbomina region

2018Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twins (pr)See Sold Price

Sold

4 Yoruba Ibeji Figures. 20th c.: A group of four Yoruba Ibeji figures. Nigeria. 20th century. ++ Male and female twin figures.10 1/2" x 6" x 2 1/2". ++ 2 male figures. 9 1/2" x 6" x 2 1/2".

20194 Yoruba Ibeji Figures. 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

African Ibeji Wooden Female Twin Figure: **Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century. A female "Ere Ibeji" figure standing with both arms at her sides upon an integral round base. She presents w

2018African Ibeji Wooden Female Twin FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Collection vintage African artifacts: Collection vintage African artifacts, (9) pieces, some possibly antique, includes Yoruba Twin figures, a Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, terra cotta offering bowl, 8"h x 7"dia; a thumb piano, 10"l x 4.5"w

2023Collection vintage African artifactsSee Sold Price

Related Art

Benjamin Hierro, Original Oil on Masonite, Hermanitas Signed: This original oil on Masonite entitled Las Hermanitas (The Little Sisters) by Cubist-Surrealist Mexican artist Benjamin Hierro depicts two female nudes that he has sexualized by including anthropomorp

May 30, 2024Benjamin Hierro, Original Oil on Masonite, Hermanitas Signed

$25

Ewe Venavi Figures - African Mid 20th Century: Pair of African carved wooden Venavi figures. Ewe People, Togo or Ghana. Early to mid 20th century. Authentic and tribally-used. One male figure and one female figure, both with painted details. Proba

May 26, 2024Ewe Venavi Figures - African Mid 20th Century

$80

Tempera on paper August Macke after German Expressionism two female figures painting: Tempera on paper, painting. From a private collection. 7,8 x 10,9 in. (19,7 x 27,7 cm). August Macke (1887-1914, German). It is being sold in the manner or style of the artist. Composition with two wo

Jun 04, 2024Tempera on paper August Macke after German Expressionism two female figures painting

€400

A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji": Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Igbomina, Nigeria, Kwara State, Gegend von Omu-Aran (Stadt) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 32 cm. Provenienz: Hans-Joachim Struck (1934-2016), 1980er Jahre in N

May 29, 2024A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji"

CHF 5

MAGROTTI EUROPEAN VILLAGE LANDSCAPE PAINTING: MAGROTTI, Ercole, (Italian, 1890-1967): European Village Scene with Two Female Figures by the Lakeside, Oil/Canvas, 15.5" x 30.75", signed lower left, framed, 19.25" x 34.25".

3 days LeftMAGROTTI EUROPEAN VILLAGE LANDSCAPE PAINTING

$150

A Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Idol: A very fine old carved wooden female twin idol with strong facial treatment and bold form, well handled surface, large bright eyes and accented with indigo pigments. The twin doll is 9.75 inches tall.

May 25, 2024A Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Idol

$50

American School (Early 20th Century) Untitled, Two Female Black Figures, Pigment on Canvas en: American School (Early 20th Century) Untitled, Two Female Black Figures, Pigment on Canvas en Grisaille, verso bears sketch and intials EC, 36" x 24", Framed-39 1/4" x 27"

May 25, 2024American School (Early 20th Century) Untitled, Two Female Black Figures, Pigment on Canvas en

$500

A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji": Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Igbomina, Nigeria, Offa (Stadt) A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji" Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen, Kokosnussscheiben. H 23,5 - 24 cm. Pro

May 29, 2024A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

CHF 5

A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji": Zwillingsfigurenpaar, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Igbomina, Nigeria, Ajasse Ipo (Stadt) A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji" Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 35,5 cm. Provenienz: Hans-Joachim Struck (

May 29, 2024A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

CHF 5

Art Nouveau Style Gold Patinated Two Tone Bronze Bust Female Figure - 12lbs: Presenting an exquisite bronze statue meticulously crafted by the talented Emmanuel Villanis, using the traditional lost wax casting process. This method ensures the creation of a high-quality bronze

Jun 06, 2024Art Nouveau Style Gold Patinated Two Tone Bronze Bust Female Figure - 12lbs

$400

Adolf Dehn Painting, Female Figures: Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Adolf Dehn (American; 1895-1968)Marking(s); notes: signedMaterials: oil on boardDimensions (H, W, D): 23.75"h, 18.75"w;

2 days LeftAdolf Dehn Painting, Female Figures

$650

Original Glazed Ceramic Wall Art, Female Figures, Signed: Original glazed ceramic wall art that depicts a female figure with flowing hair made in extreme foreshortening. She stands by organic shapes suggesting flowers and a second female figure is placed in

May 30, 2024Original Glazed Ceramic Wall Art, Female Figures, Signed

$20

3 Twin Figures, "ere ibeji": 3 Zwillingsfiguren, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria, Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 27 - 28,5 cm. Provenienz: Hans-Joachim Struck (1934-2016), 1980er Jahre in Nigeria erworben. Links: Ekit

May 29, 20243 Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

CHF 5

Two Japanese Woodblock Prints: Two Japanese Woodblock Prints, incl. Ogata Gekko (1859-1920), depicting a female figure before water and a staircase, sight 13 1/4 in. x 9 1/4 in.; and Imao Keinen (1845-1924), depicting a bird on a w

Live NowTwo Japanese Woodblock Prints

$10

A Bamana Twin Figure "flanitokele": Zwillings-Figur, "flanitokele" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 31,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. Sammler: Armand Perusset, Genf (1988). - Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2

May 29, 2024A Bamana Twin Figure "flanitokele"

CHF 5

A Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols: A carved wooden set of male and female twin idols with strong classic treatment to the faces and form,embellished with indigo pigments and signs of handling. The tallest doll is 9.5 inches tall. Yorub

May 25, 2024A Pair of Ibeji Twin Idols

$50

More Items in Art

Bunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970: 17x13 cm

18 hrs LeftBunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970

€145

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

2 days LeftCole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$1,400

Diego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas: Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886-1957) Signed, Portrait of a Seated Woman Knitting, circa first half of the twentieth century, signed lower right, carved gilt wood frame. Image: 39" H x 31" W; frame: 46.5"

3 days LeftDiego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas

$1,700

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Blooming Waterlilies Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 12 x 16 Framed Dimensions: 18 1/5 x 22 1/8 x 2 Signature signed lower left: Thomas DeDecker verso: titled, signed and dat

2 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies

$1,200

Jock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges: 13x15 inches on Baryta Paper- Studio 3d Seal - Low Corner Cut

18 hrs LeftJock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges

€350

Pablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism: Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973) . Mixed Media on strong paper. Cubism. "Head of a Woman Reading" 1953 21 cm. x 29.7 cm. Signature of the artist top right Labels and stamps at the back for Picasso Museu

2 days LeftPablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism

$600

Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) Bronze Woman titled Lueur: A woman, holding a ball in her stretched arms, she leans back, balancing on her toes. The ball is made from onyx. She stands on a marble pedestal.This is one of the most iconic Art Deco statues, made

3 days LeftMax Le Verrier (1891-1973) Bronze Woman titled Lueur

$725

Pablo Picasso Drawing. Signed: 1969. Oil on heavy paper (Spanish on the back/Label Musee d'Orsay-Oleo sobre panel. Title Mosquetero con paloma. Style : Cubism Signature: Recto Top left Stamps at back for Musee d'Orsay 10" x 13"

2 days LeftPablo Picasso Drawing. Signed

$950

Robert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Henry Angeloch (New York, 1922 - 2011) TITLE: Shore near Sheepford, Nantucket, MA (titled on verso) YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible i

3 days LeftRobert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting

$240

Pablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas: The Dream Pablo Picasso Limited edition on canvas Custom framed. Estate signed. From the Collection Domaine Picasso. Includes certificate of authenticity. Custom framed Approx. image size 24 x 20 inch

2 days LeftPablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas

$345

Florida Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll RARE painting. 24.8"x 48.8": Mary Ann Carroll (1940-2019) "Harvest Moon" painting, as part of the Florida Highwaymen's collection, features a captivating scene of the ocean under the glow of a harvest moon. The size of the painti

May 25, 2024Florida Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll RARE painting. 24.8"x 48.8"

$2,150

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Valley Sunset Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 8 x 10 Framed Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 7/8 Signature signed lower right: Thomas deDecker verso: titled, signed and dated

2 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset

$500

Guercino (attrib.), pen drawing, c. 1650: Guercino (attrib.), pen drawing, c. 1650, Attributed to Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Italian, 1591-1666), Bearded Man Wearing a Turban, black ink on paper, partial inscription "Guercino" lower right,

15 hrs LeftGuercino (attrib.), pen drawing, c. 1650

$1,500

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: A breathtaking oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of a boat gracefully gliding through the tranquil waters of a quiet Bahia during a picturesque sunset. Measuring 20 x 15.5 inches, this

3 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$4,400

Original watercolor Salvador Dali: Watercolor and ink on Arches paper in the style of Salvador Dali Approx 30x26 inches custom framed Includes documentation

2 days LeftOriginal watercolor Salvador Dali

$950

Joan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches: Artist: Joan Miro (1893-1983)Technique: Watercolor and ink on paper.Title: Artistmeasures: 28x20 inchesHand signed on the front and backimportant private collectionObservations: It needs to be conditi

2 days LeftJoan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches

$6,900

Item Details

Description

Two Yoruba Female Twin Figures, Ìlá Òràngún, Nigeria
ere ibeji
Wood, beads
Heights 12 1/4in (31cm)

Provenance
Robert Plant Armstrong Collection, Dallas
Christies, Paris, 15 May 1985, Lot 32
Private Collection
Christie's, Paris, 4 December 2009, Lot 30
Canadian Private Collection

Published
Armstrong, Robert Plant, The Affecting Presence: An Essay in Humanistic Anthropology, Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1971, pl. 5.

Condition

Age distress lines with separation to the right side of the face and chest on one, and to the left side of the head on the other; minor nicks, abrasions and wear indicative of cultural use.

Buyer's Premium

27.5% up to $12,500.00
25% up to $600,000.00
20% above $600,000.00

Two Yoruba Female Twin Figures, Ìlá Ò

Name: Two Yoruba Female Twin Figures, Ìlá Ò
SKU: 115389869
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $3,500

Sell a Similar Item

10 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in New York, NY, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Bonhams

London, United Kingdom

221 Reviews

12,353 Followers