Male twin figure "ere ibeji" with tunic ·  Nigeria, Yoruba, Oyo · ID: 3036958

Description

wood, matt dark brown patina, “osun”, min. remains of black paint, two strings of miniature glass beads, angular Oyo tribal marks, hairdo made up of four rolls meeting at the back of the head, typical marks on the belly, drilled pupils (nail heads missing), long years of use in the cult have rendered the facial features barely recognizable, tunic of indigoblue coarse cotton fabric with striped pattern, slightly dam. (coiffure backside), traces of old age and usage