Male pair of twin figures "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba, Oyo, Oke Iho
Vendu
2 400 €
Provenance
Klaus Scholze, Kronberg, Germany (1987)Hans Dietrich Rielau, Hösbach, Germany
Taille
H: 27 cm & 27,5 cm
H: 10.6 inch & 10.8 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown patina, black paint, encrustations with camwood powder, metal tag eyes, three strings of glass beads, coiffure with pierced middle crest, prominent faces with pointed chin and laughing mouth, skin scarification marks, abraded facial features (nose), slightly dam., cracks (base)