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Old pair of Yoruba Ibeji twin Idols, African Art

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A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols, African Art: A carved wooden set of "Ibeji" style dolls from the Yoruba of Nigeria, West Africa. Incised designs and accented with a blue pigment on top. male and female set measure 12.5 inches tall.
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol, African Art: Carved wooden "Ibeji" twin idol female sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Measures 10 inches tall.
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Vintage Yoruba Ibeji twin idol, African Art: A Vintage wood sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A finely carved male Ibeji or Twin idol, with a very clean, washed surface, and a golden honey color and patina. The idol meas
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Elegant Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol: A slender carved wooden male twin idol with deep well handled surface patina, accented with blue pigment, and embellished with glass beads. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 12 i
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PAIR OF YORUBA IBEJI TWIN IDOLS: A very old and unique looking pair of Ibeji Twin idol fetish sculptures with very well handled and worn heads, and their bodies completely covered in cowrie shells, and other regalia such as bells , s
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Pair of Yoruba Ibeji twin Idols: A carved wooden pair of Ibeji Twin idols with facial scars and well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The pair measure 9 inches tall.
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A Fine Old Yoruba Female Ibeji Idol: A Classic carved wooden twin idol with elongated features, indigo blue dyed coiffure, incised scar designs and a honey colored well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu
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A Pair of Yoruba 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
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A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols: A Carved wooden set of Ibeji dolls or twin idols in the classic carving style for the Yoruba. This set of female twins has facial scars, decorated coiffure, linear designs, wooden pegs inset in to the
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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
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Old pair of Yoruba Ibeji twin Idols, African Art
Old pair of Yoruba Ibeji twin Idols, African Art
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old carved wooden pair of Ibeji twin idols from the Yoruba of Nigeria, Africa. A primitive and folk style not commonly found.
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