Male twin figure "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba
sold
EUR 500
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, indigo blue pigment, three strings with miniature glass beads, two metal rings, carved with loincloth and islamic triangle on breast and back, the facial features and the back of the head flattened, the facial features strongly abraded (by feeding procedures), slightly dam., crack (left side of the head), traces of insect caused damage at the back of the base