Male twin figure "ere ibeji", Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Omu Aran, Size: H: 25 cm (H: 9.8 inch), ID: 3040504

Male twin figure "ere ibeji", Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Omu Aran, Size: H: 25 cm (H: 9.8 inch), ID: 3040504 - 2/4

Male twin figure "ere ibeji", Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Omu Aran, Size: H: 25 cm (H: 9.8 inch), ID: 3040504 - 3/4

Male twin figure "ere ibeji", Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Omu Aran, Size: H: 25 cm (H: 9.8 inch), ID: 3040504 - 4/4

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Lot 298

83rd Tribal Art Auction

Male twin figure "ere ibeji" · Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Omu Aran · ID: 3040504

sold EUR 1,200

Size

H: 25 cm

H: 9.8 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, encrustations with camwood powder, indigo blue pigment, beaded string, free standing on high sandals, striking long arms arranged in flat bows, islamic triangle “tirah” on breast and back, incised tribal marks on forehead and cheeks, drilled pupils (metal tags missing), facial features abraded, slightly dam., traces of insect caused damage (coiffure, left foot)

Publications

Albert-König-Museum (ed.), Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki, Unterlüß, 2001, p. 40, ill. 61

Exhibition

Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki, Albert-König-Museum, Unterlüß 11. März -16. April 2001

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