Lot 0221

20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twin Figure

Similar Sale History

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

Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Figure: **Originally Listed At $275** West Africa, Yoruba culture, Ibeji, ca. early 20th century. A hand-carved wooden twin Ibeji figure, most likely from Osogbo or the Igbomina region of Yorubaland (spanning

2024Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji FigureSee 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

20th C. African Ibeji Wood Female Figure, ex-Arnovick: West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned with incised markings represent

202320th C. African Ibeji Wood Female Figure, ex-ArnovickSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figure - Male: **Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male "ere ibeji" figure, most likely from Oshogbo or the Igbomina region of Yorub

2022Early 20th C. African Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figure - MaleSee Sold Price

Sold

African Wood Ibeji Twin Male Figure w/ Beads & Shells: West Africa, Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A male "ere ibeji" figure standing with both arms at his sides, carved with an integral base and beautifully adorned with many strands of colorful beads

2016African Wood Ibeji Twin Male Figure w/ Beads & ShellsSee Sold Price

Sold

African Art Yoruba Twin and Lid: A wood Ibeji Twin figure (single) and a Yoruba wood lid with two figures on top.

2022African Art Yoruba Twin and LidSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji Twins: **Originally Listed At $800** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A set of hand-carved wooden Ere Ibeji figures depicting a matched pair of female twins. The figures have

2023Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Ibeji TwinsSee Sold Price

Sold

Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures: Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures. Carved wood and pigment, with beaded necklaces. Sizes: 1) 10'' x 3'' x 3'' (25 x 8 x 8 cm); 2) 10.25'' x 3'' x 3'' (26 x 8 x 8 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden

2020Pair of 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

African Yoruba Carved Wood 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

2016African Yoruba Carved Wood Male, Female FiguresSee 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

Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, Nigeria: Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, Nigeria. Carved and paint decorated wood with beaded jewelry and cowrie shell strands. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis,

2020Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, NigeriaSee Sold Price

Sold

A Pair of African Yoruba Twin Figures - Ere Ibeji,: A Pair of African Yoruba Twin Figures - Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, ca. 1960-70's, Carved and painted wood with beaded decorations. H: 9 1/2 W: 3 1/2 D: 3 3/4 in. Collection of Melvin J. Fox, The Ford Foundat

2021A Pair of African Yoruba Twin Figures - Ere Ibeji,See Sold Price

Sold

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Oyo Style African Tribal Carved Wood Nigeria #1: Ca. mid 20thC. Good condition, with age-appropriate wear. Yoruba female Ibeji twin, with Igbomina facial scarification and an original old glossy patina. Ex-Nooter coll.

2023Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Oyo Style African Tribal Carved Wood Nigeria #1See Sold Price

Recommended Items

African Yoruba Carved Wood Maternity Seated Figure: African Yoruba Carved Wood Maternity Seated Figure, female figure, nursing with a child at her back. Elaborate hair, round base. 2lbs. Approx. 16 inches height x 8in. x 7in.. Domestic Shipping: $50

Jun 02, 2024African Yoruba Carved Wood Maternity Seated Figure

$300

Vintage African Art Ibeji Female Carved Wood Figurine

$50

Vintage African Art Ibeji Male Carved Wood Figurine

$25

African Wood Maternity Figure: African Wood Maternity Figure, possibly Ashanti, Baule or Ghana. Carved wood seated woman on a large reddish chair, nursing twins. Reddish black paint on wood. Carved designs. c1920. 2.1lb Approx 16 i

Jun 02, 2024African Wood Maternity Figure

$700

House Post with Queen, Yoruba People, Nigeria: African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria: House post, carved wood enhanced with pigments, Early 20th century. The post is designed to stand at an entryway, and shows the status of the occupants with

May 14, 2024House Post with Queen, Yoruba People, Nigeria

$850

African or Tribal Doll, carved wood: African Wood Maternity Figure, possibly Ashanti, Baule or Ghana. Carved wood seated woman on a large reddish chair, nursing twins. Reddish black paint on wood. Carved designs. C1920. 5lb. Approx. 12.5

Jun 02, 2024African or Tribal Doll, carved wood

$180

Songye Female Nkisi Power Figure Sculpture: Songye Hand-Carved Wood Nkisi Magic Power Statue, Democratic Republic of the Congo, of a standing female figure, mounted with copper metal embellishments and a snake encircling her waist. 25.25" H x 7

Jun 05, 2024Songye Female Nkisi Power Figure Sculpture

$50

Dogon People, African female figure: Dogon People, African female figure, 20th c., Mali Region, carved wood with dark patina, on hardwood pedestal, 18"h (figure), 23"h (total) Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin Pearlstein, NYC

May 17, 2024Dogon People, African female figure

$150

African Bronze Female figure: African Bronze Female figure, Likely a Yoruba woman holding vessel. Mounted on contemporary wood stand. 0.75lb. Approx. Figure 5.25 inches height.Domestic Shipping: $40

Jun 02, 2024African Bronze Female figure

$100

Jun 02, 2024African Bronze Female figure

$100

Yoruba People, large bronze, ex Hooper Coll.: Yoruba People, large bronze, ex Hooper Coll., 19th/20th c., Nigeria, dark patinated bronze, depicting a male figure holding a hatchet in each hand, 18.25"h x 6"w x 6"d Provenance: The Collection of Ka

May 17, 2024Yoruba People, large bronze, ex Hooper Coll.

$400

Ewe Female Figure Vanvavi Wood Sculpture: Ewe Female Figure Vanvavi Wood Sculpture, Ghana, standing figure with braided hair, mounted on acrylic base. 8.5" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: African Ar

May 14, 2024Ewe Female Figure Vanvavi Wood Sculpture

$100

African figural wood carving, maternity figure with rope & shell necklace, height is 22": African figural wood carving, maternity figure with rope & shell necklace, height is 22"

3 days LeftAfrican figural wood carving, maternity figure with rope & shell necklace, height is 22"

$30

African carved wood statue, female figure, height is 17.25": African carved wood statue, female figure, height is 17.25"

3 days LeftAfrican carved wood statue, female figure, height is 17.25"

$20

Vintage Carved Wood African Maternity Figure

$100

Bambara People, carved wood female figure: Bambara People, carved wood female figure, 20th c., Mali Region, dark patina, her hair in braids, hands touching shoulders, with cloth fabric skirt, 22"h Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin Pearls

May 17, 2024Bambara People, carved wood female figure

$150

20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twin Figure

Item Details

Description

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure, known as an Ibeji, representative of a twin, standing on an integral pedestal, with a skirt around the waist. The stylized head has a crested coiffure painted in a black hue, and scarification marks on the cheeks. The Yoruba have one of the highest numbers of twin births in the world, four times higher than in Europe, for example. The Yoruba believe that twins are two people who share one soul, if one dies, whether as a child or an adult, the surviving twin is considered to have little hope of living with only half a soul. A figure dedicated to the deity of twins is carved to be the earthly abode of the spirit of the deceased. Size: 3.5" L x 2.5" W x 9" H (8.9 cm x 6.4 cm x 22.9 cm)

Provenance: private Wilmington, North Carolina, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#174446

Condition

Chip and scorch mark on base and a few nicks to high pointed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth patina throughout.

Buyer's Premium

26.5%

20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twin Figure

Name: 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Ibeji Twin Figure
SKU: 150643469
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

See Sold Price

Starting Price $200

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,301 Reviews

7,910 Followers