Zemanek-Münster

Male twin figure "ere ibeji"

Nigeria, Yoruba, Oshogbo Oyo
sold EUR 500
Provenance
René David, Zurich, Switzerland (2000)
Eduard Hess, Oberwil, Switzerland
Size
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, black and indigo blue paint, two strings of glassbeads, a striking broad body rising from massive legs, the empty space between arms and body closed by encrusted camwood powder, round head with pointed mouth and pyramidal projecting eyes, a high towering coiffure with intricate strands, slightly dam., the facial features abraded (from feeding procedures), crack (right side of the head)


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