Zemanek-Münster

Pair of twin figures "ere ibeji" in miniature form

Nigeria, Yoruba
sold EUR 400
Provenance
American Private Collection
Size
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch

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)


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