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Item Details

Description

Title: An extremely unusual Ibeji,

Maker: unknown

Origin: Nigeria

Date/Period: mid 20th century

Materials: wood

Size: 28,5 cm

Description: An extremely unusual Ibeji, probably from the central or eastern Igbomina region (Omu Aran, Oro, Ijara or Esie), on a round base, large feet, wide gluteae, 3/4 length trousers belted with a cord, above a long underarm shirt with an angular neckline, long thin arms, both hands holding an object resembling a gourd, narrow shoulders, a long neck curved forward, the ears sit at the back of the head, the mouth is beak-like, from the finely worked high hairstyle reaches a kind of ponytail in a flat curve down to the neck; this Ibeji is carved very carefully and in great detail, the face is heavily rubbed by endless stroking and caressing, light and dark shiny vivid patina, remains of Camwood. Exceptionally rare.

Reserve: $400.00

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