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A Charming Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol

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Description

Carved wooden female effigy with a board cheeky face and toothy grin. Well handled and worn suggesting traditional use as a twin idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

fair, well handled

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A Charming Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol

Name: A Charming Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol
SKU: 132657018
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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