Male twin figure "ere ibeji" in magnificent cowry coat · Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Ila Orangun · ID: 3046753
Dieter Eulenburg, Dreieich, Germany
Description
wood, camwood powder, glass beads, cowry shells, fabric, leather, cord, old native repair
Beautiful “ibeji” with big expressive eyes and friendly features, wearing the Islamic triangle on chest and back.
The object Male twin figure “ere ibeji” in magnificent cowry coat with the object ID 3046753 was part of the auction 95th Tribal Art Auction on October 24, 2020. The object with the lot number 200 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,600 with an asking price of EUR 600.
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Comparing literature
Stoll, Gert & Mareidi, Ibeji, Zwillingsfiguren der Yoruba, München 1980, p. 291