Male twin figure "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba, Oshogbo
sold
EUR 980
Provenance
H. Cohen, Baltimore, Maryland, USASize
H: 25,5 cm
H: 10.0 inch
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, metal tag eyes, crown-shaped coiffure with small remains of indigo blue paint, six strings of antique miniature glass beads, slightly dam., cracks;
the figures bare the name of the deceased. The small bead necklaces are presents for the “substitute twin”.