Zemanek-Münster

Female twin figure "ere ibeji"

Nigeria, Yoruba, Ota, Awori
sold EUR 500
Size
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, beautiful formed head with curious coiffure, eyes with curved lids and drilled pupils, rich scarification marks on the face, body with severe traces of insect caused damage, missing parts, crack (left side of the head), base;
from the carver Dadaolomo, town of Ota, Awori tribe (died around 1920).


Comparing literature

Chemeche, George, Ibeji, The Cult of Yoruba Twins, Milan 2003, ill. 289

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