Zemanek-Münster

Male twin figure "ere ibeji"

Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Omu Aran
Vendu 1 200 €
Taille
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, encrustations with camwood powder, indigo blue pigment, beaded string, free standing on high sandals, striking long arms arranged in flat bows, islamic triangle “tirah” on breast and back, incised tribal marks on forehead and cheeks, drilled pupils (metal tags missing), facial features abraded, slightly dam., traces of insect caused damage (coiffure, left foot)


Publications

Albert-König-Museum (ed.), Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki, Unterlüß, 2001, p. 40, ill. 61

Exposition

Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki, Albert-König-Museum, Unterlüß 11. März -16. April 2001

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