Sold2024African - Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowrie Shell CloakLot 17 African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowrie Shell Cloak wood, cowrie shells Carved wood figure with cowrie shell cloak overall: 9 1/2 x 9 x 5 inches Provenance: Property from the Estate of RosSee Sold Price
Sold2022Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji Cowrie Shell Jackets, NigeriaPair of African Yoruba Ibeji Cowrie Shell Jackets, Nigeria. Ex collection Professor Marshall Mount, Jersey City, NJ. Size: Each 7.5'' x 11'' x 1'' (19 x 28 x 3 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022African Yoruba Ibeji Figure in Cowrie Shell Mantle, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ibeji Figure in Cowrie Shell Mantle, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Size: 11'' x 8'' x 5.25See Sold Price
Sold2023Two Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garmentTwo Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garmentLate 19th/early 20th century; Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, AfricaAppears unmarkedTwin female statuettes held within a leather carrying bSee Sold Price
Sold2020Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, NigeriaPair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, Nigeria. Carved and paint decorated wood with beaded jewelry and cowrie shell strands. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis,See Sold Price
Sold2021A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Male Twin IdolsA carved wooden pair of male twin effigies with deep well handled surface patina and embellished with cowrie shells and old glass beads. These figures, known as ere ibeji and are considered mediums toSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Yoruba Ibeji IdolA carved wooden effigy of a Twin with deep well handled surface patina and embellished with bronze rings, cowrie shells and old glass beads. The Yoruba peoples of Nigeria have one of the highest incidSee Sold Price
Sold2019PAIR OF YORUBA IBEJI TWIN IDOLSA very old and unique looking pair of Ibeji Twin idol fetish sculptures with very well handled and worn heads, and their bodies completely covered in cowrie shells, and other regalia such as bells , sSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol with Regalia.A Carved wooden twin idol with well handled surface, large eyes, tall coiffure accented with Blue Indigo pigments and adorned with a textile cape decorated with cowrie shells. The Ibeji measures 12 inSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two African Carved Wood Ibeji FiguresTwo African Carved Wood Ibeji Figures in Cowrie Shell Vests , Yoruba, Nigeria, standing male figures carved with arms lowered at sides on an integral circular mound, blue pigment highlights, each wearSee Sold Price
Sold2022Female twin figure "ere ibeji" - Nigeria, Yorubawood, pigments, glass beads, cowrie shell, plant fibre, H: 27,5 cm, H: 10,8 inch Provenance: German Collection Continent: AfricaSee Sold Price
Sold20206 Yoruba Wooden Figures. 20th c.A group of six Yoruba wooden figures. West Africa. 20th century. ++ Janus style mask. 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". ++ Abeokuta figure ++ 2 Figures. 15" x 3" x 2 3/4". ++ Ibeji pair with cowrie shell vestSee Sold Price
Sold2024Male twin figure "ere ibeji" - Nigeria, Yoruba, Oyowood, pigments, metal, glass beads, coconut discs, cowrie shells, H: 31,3 cm, H: 12,3 inch Provenance: Christa's Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 21 March 2015, Lot 318 Karl-LSee Sold Price
Sold2021FIVE ASSORTED AFRICAN TRIBAL FIGURAL CARVINGSPredominantly Nigerian region, Yoruba style including a pair of female Ibeji twin figures with beaded and cowrie shell decorative details. Various wood figures with carved geometric motifs and scarifiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Nine Various Yoruba FiguresGroup of nine various African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria figures, including: two pairs of ibeji twins, wearing strands of beads and cowrie shells; together with five various male and female statuaries; H:See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Nine Various Yoruba FiguresGroup of nine various African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria figures, including: two pairs of ibeji twins, wearing strands of beads and cowrie shells; together with five various male and female statuaries; H:See Sold Price
Sold2021Male twin figure "ere ibeji" - Nigeria, Yoruba,wood, camwood powder, crowrie shells, glass beads, nails, For the Yoruba the birth of twins promised wealth and prosperity, which is symbolized by the attached strings of cowrie snails . H: 30,5 cm, HSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ibeji Doll with Cowry ShellAfrican Art Ibeji Doll with Cowry Shell from Nigeria. The dimension 9.75 inches high x 5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within theSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ibeji Doll with Cowry ShellAfrican Art Ibeji Doll with Cowry Shell is from Nigeria. The dimension is 10 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the IntSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ibeji Doll with Cowry ShellAfrican Art Ibeji Doll With Cowry Shell is from Nigeria. The dimension is 11.5 inches high x 5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the ISee Sold Price
Sold2016Ibeji DollAfrican Art Ibeji Doll With Cowry Shell Dress 10"H x 5.5"W This item ships from New York, NY.See Sold Price
Sold2020Two African Senufo and Yoruba Power FiguresTwo African Senufo and Yoruba Power Figures. Including a Senufo mud-encrusted wood figure with reed bundles. On stand. Together with a Yoruba figure, wood, fabric, cowrie shell, clay, metal and beads.See Sold Price
Sold2020African Yoruba Ibeji FigureAfrican Yoruba Ibeji Figure. In cowrey shell mantle. Size: 10.5'' x 10.25'' x 7.5'' (27 x 26 x 19 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding CommenSee Sold Price
Sold20193 West African objects. 20th century.A group of three West African objects. ++ A brass monkey head. Possibly West African 1 1/2" x 2" x 2 1/2". ++ A Yoruba terracotta figure with a cowrie shell vest. Yoruba. West Africa. 15" x 10 1/2" xSee Sold Price
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