Female twin figure "ere ibeji" · Nigeria, Yoruba, Oshogbo · ID: 3036976
sold
EUR 600
Provenance
Galerie Schwarz-Weiß, Essen, GermanyGünther & Ursula Hartmann, Berlin, Germany
Size
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, black paint and indigo blue pigment, encrustations with “osun”, cap-like hairdo with middle crest, accentuation of the breasts, which are additionally emphasized by the islamic triangle, large eyes with accurate carved eyelashes, tribal marks on the cheeks, a striking bright washing patina on the face, the features abraded (feeding procedures), nail heads (pupils) missing, slightly dam. (base)