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Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' Figures

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Three African Yoruba Ibeji Figures: Three African Yoruba Ibeji Figures. Carved wood with beads, fabric, metal bell. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes ranging from: 9.75'' x 3'' x 3.5'' (25 x 8 x 9 cm) to 11'' x 8''

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African Yoruba Ibeji Figure in Cowrie Shell Mantle, Nigeria: African Yoruba Ibeji Figure in Cowrie Shell Mantle, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Size: 11'' x 8'' x 5.25

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Yoruba Male Ibeji, Ex Crocker Art Museum: Well carved Yoruba male Ibeji figure, 9" high. Provenance: Crocker Art Museum. Domestic S/H $40+1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may lower shipping costs.

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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,

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Pair of African Yoruba Female Ibeji Figures, Nigeria: Pair of African Yoruba Female Ibeji Figures, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Sizes: 1) 12'' x 4'' x 3.5'' (

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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

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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

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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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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 Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks collection: A finely carved wooden female effigy with tall elaborate coiffure and deep well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: The Robert Bank

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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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Collection of ten African bronze miniature figures: African Bronze Cast figures and animals the largest measure 6" x 4" x 2" and 3" x 3" They appear to be Yoruba and Dogon cast pieces Provenance: Important Montecito, California Estate 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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Two Yoruba Female Twin Figures, Ìlá Ò: 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 M

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Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures: Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures .Depicting a man and a woman.Made of wood, with clay in spotsApprox. 11 1/2"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d.Condition, some cracks, some wear to clay

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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".

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Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' Figures

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Collection of ten African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood ibeji figures; each of various male and female forms; with incised detailing; H: 11 1/4" (tallest, approx.)

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Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' Figures

Name: Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' Figures
SKU: 54924488
Price: 100 USD
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Estimate $100 - $150

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