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African Yoruba Carved Wood Ibeji Male Figure
African Yoruba Carved Wood Ibeji Male Figure
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**Originally Listed At $300**

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure, known as an Ibeji, representing a deceased male twin. The figure has a tall, bee-hive like coiffure with faded blue pigment, large bulging eyes, nose, and mouth, horizontal scarification lines across his cheeks, and a thick neck. The figure also displays rounded shoulders, elongated arms resting on his hips, attenuated legs, stylized genitalia, and enormous feet upon an integrated circular plinth; one ankle has a ring of red and blue beads strung around it. Size: 10" H (25.4 cm).

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear, losses to sides and legs, with earthen deposits throughout. A light brown patina has formed on darker areas.
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African Yoruba Carved Wood Ibeji Male Figure

Estimate $450 - $1,350
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Starting Price $225
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