Pair of twin figures "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba, Ilorin, Kwara State
Vendu
2 600 €
Provenance
Galerie Schwarz-Weiß, Essen, Germany (1981-83)Dieter Eulenburg, Dreieich, Germany
Taille
H: 32 cm (female)/ 31,5 cm (male)
H: 12.6 inch (female)/ 12.4 inch (male)
Description
wood, reddish brown patina, black paint, encrusted with camwood powder, male/female, richly adorned with four strings of glass beads, metal bracelets and cowrie snails, metal tag eyes, striking big hands and feet, carved with sandals and islamic triangle, slightly dam., female figure with fine cracks and rep. (left foot)