Pair of Ibeji Twin Figures, Yoruba people, Nigeria

Stylized pair of wooden Yoruba twin figures with tapering heads, high forehead, large diamond-shaped eyes and broad smiles displaying traditionally filed incisors. The features are recognizable as the

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples circa 1900-1975 and collected in 1975, previously reviewed by Charles D Miller III as well as a member of the Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles. Figures both disp

**Originally Listed At $800** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A set of hand-carved wooden Ere Ibeji figures depicting a matched pair of female twins. The figures have

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned with incised markings represent

**Previously Listed At $600** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned w

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned with incised markings represent

Pair of Yoruba, Nigeria Ibeji twin figures with elongated breasts, worn and eroded integral bases, 10.5"h. Provenance: Retired Southern California Art Professor who collected tribal art beginning in t

A fine 19th century or early 20th century carved wooden pair of Ibeji twin Idols with classic facial features and signs of traditional use over many years. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The pa

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.

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,

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 10" Width: 9" Depth: 4" Weight: 2 lbs A gorgeous Yoruba Ibeji pair with white beaded costume. About Yoruba Ibeji Figures The Yoruba

**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved male Ere Ibeji twin figure with large feet and parted legs, delineated genitalia, protrudin

wood, greyish brown patina, camwood powder "osun", indigo blue/black paint at the coiffure, male/female, both likewise abundantly adorned with metal ring, numerous necklaces with coconut discs and min

wood, pigments, cowries, glass beads, coconut discs, Both figures are hung with cowrie strings as an expression of special esteem and to demonstrate the family's wealth. H: 25 cm & 26 cm, H: 9,8 inch

**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century. A female "Ere Ibeji" figure standing with both arms at her sides upon an integral round base. She presents w

Group of nine various African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria figures, including: two pairs of ibeji twins, wearing strands of beads and cowrie shells; together with five various male and female statuaries; H:

Group of nine various African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria figures, including: two pairs of ibeji twins, wearing strands of beads and cowrie shells; together with five various male and female statuaries; H:

Ibeji-Kleid Yoruba, Nigeria H 15 cm. B 24 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Mit Kaurischnecken versehener Mantel eines Zwillingsfiguren-Paares "ere ibeji". CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

Ibeji-Kleid Yoruba, Nigeria H 16 cm. B 28 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Mit Kaurischnecken versehener Mantel eines Zwillingsfiguren-Paares "ere ibeji". CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

Ibeji-Kleid Yoruba, Nigeria H 22 cm. B 22 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Mit Glasperlen versehener Mantel eines Zwillingsfiguren-Paares "ere ibeji". CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

This is a rare pair of wood sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a pair of Twin Idols, male and female. Such idols were used in the Twin cult as mediums to the spirit w

Ibeji-Kleid Yoruba, Nigeria H 19 cm. L 20 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Mit Glasperlen versehener Mantel eines Zwillingsfiguren-Paares "ere ibeji". CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

Carved wooden female effigy with a board cheeky face and toothy grin. Well handled and worn suggesting traditional use as a twin idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 9 inches tal

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