Pair of twin figures "ere ibeji" in miniature form ·  Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3036761

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, black paint, indigo blue pigment, “osun”, male/female, striking detail: extreme short legs with pointed knees, the arms overlong tightly flanking the bodies, eyes without metal tags, bonnet-like hairdo with middle crest, slightly dam., minor missing parts (hairdo)