Zemanek-Münster

Female twin figure "ere ibeji"

Nigeria, Yoruba, Oshogbo
sold EUR 600
Provenance
Galerie Schwarz-Weiß, Essen, Germany
Günther & 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)


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