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A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol

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A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Idol, Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

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A Fine Old Ibeji Idol Ex Endicott Collection: A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

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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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A Rare Pair of Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols: This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

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Dramatic Old Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Maurer: 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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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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A Fine Ibeji Twin Idol: Carved wooden male effigy with classic ceremonial cap accented with indigo blue pigments, a well worn and well handled surface and traditional form embellished with glass beads. Yoruba Peoples, Nigeri

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This is a rare authentic old and field used example of an Ibeji Twin Idol. Carved wood, incised tribal scars, indigo accented coiffure, areas of reddish mineral pigment and areas or decay that suggest rodents chewing on the idol, likely while on family shrine.The sculpture measures 10.75 inches tall.Ex Lowell Collins collection, Houston Texas, USA.

Condition

fair, weathered, small area of decay

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A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol

Name: A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol
SKU: 71945325
Price: 100 USD
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Estimate $400 - $600

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