Male pair of twin figures "ere ibeji" · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3039437
sold
EUR 820
Size
H: 24,5/25 cm
H: 24,5/9.8 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown patina, encrusted black paint, camwood powder, six strings with coconut and shell discs, metal tag eyes (missing apart from one), cap-like headdress with pointed ear flaps, islamic amulet “tirah” on breast and back, striated scarifications on arms and back of one of the figures, disc-shaped base with zigzag-decor, crack (left eye), missing parts at the base through insect caused damage, abrasion