Standing male twin figure "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba, Ilorin, Oyo
sold
EUR 200
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch
Description
wood, matt shiny reddish brown patina, encrusted with camwood powder, black paint, indigo blue pigment, bulging forehead, projecting chin, cap-like coiffure with tapering earflaps, incised lattice pattern on the belly, amulet “tirah” on breast and back, zigzag pattern around the disc-shaped base, metal tag eyes (the left one missing), slightly dam. (chin), missing part (right hand) filled with camwood paste, cracks