Female twin figure "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba, Ota, Awori
Vendu
500 €
Taille
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch
Description
wood, greyish brown patina, beautiful formed head with curious coiffure, eyes with curved lids and drilled pupils, rich scarification marks on the face, body with severe traces of insect caused damage, missing parts, crack (left side of the head), base;
from the carver Dadaolomo, town of Ota, Awori tribe (died around 1920).