Pair of twin figures "ere ibeji" ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3039525

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, camwood powder “osun”, indigo blue/black paint at the coiffure, male/female, both likewise abundantly adorned with metal ring, numerous necklaces with coconut discs and miniature glass beads, as well as cowrie shell strings on both wrists, once provided with metal tag eyes (just one preserved), both with linear skin scarifications and “gash” on the cheek, slightly dam. (right eye of the female), facial features rubbed off, blocklike base;
cowrie shell ornament is an indication of the high regard paid to the deceased by his family, and the wealth of the family as well.

L’objet Pair of twin figures “ere ibeji” avec l’ID d’objet 3039525 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 81st Tribal Art Auction dans 31 octobre 2015 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 360 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 400 €.

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