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African - Male and Female Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Pair

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$A Yoruba Male/Female Pair of Twin Figures ibej: A Yoruba Male/Female Pair of Twin Figures ibeji, Oyo, Oyo state, Nigeria Heights: 11 ¼ and 13 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved$

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African - Male and Female Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Pair

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Lot 27
African
Male and Female Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Pair
wood, beads
Male and female figures, each nude with tattooed cheeks / scarification marks, with beaded jewelry and traces of indigo blue pigment in each figures hair and the face and body of the male figure
larger: 10 1/2 x 3 x 3 inches

Provenance:
Property from the Estate of Rosa and Aaron Esman

Condition

overall good condition, each with areas of wear and loss of patina, with minor cracks, scratches, and chips, with small areas of wood rot

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African - Male and Female Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Pair

Name: African - Male and Female Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Pair
SKU: 173551808
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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