Sold2019Yoruba Peoples, twin ere ibeji figures, ex-museumYoruba Peoples, twin ere ibeji figures, ex-museum, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, carved wood male figures with blue pigmented hair, metal and beaded jewelry, each approx. 10"h Provenance: Deaccessioned worksSee Sold Price
Sold2019A YORUBA CARVED WOOD MALE TWIN IBEJI FIGURE, NIGERIA,A YORUBA CARVED WOOD MALE TWIN IBEJI FIGURE, NIGERIA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, modeled in a standing position with bulging eyes centering iron nail head decoration beneath incised eyelash detailsSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Male Ibeji, Ex Crocker Art MuseumWell carved Yoruba male Ibeji figure, 9" high. Provenance: Crocker Art Museum. Domestic S/H $40+1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may lower shipping costs.See Sold Price
Sold2022Early 20th C. African Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figure - Male**Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male "ere ibeji" figure, most likely from Oshogbo or the Igbomina region of YorubSee Sold Price
Sold2016African Yoruba Carved Wood Male, Female FiguresWest Africa, Yoruba culture, Ibeji, ca. early 20th century. These old and well-cared for examples of deceased male and female twin figures, known as Ibeji, most likely come from Osogbo or the IgbominaSee Sold Price
Sold202020th C. Baule Wood Blolo Bla Figure, ex-Royal Athena**Originally Listed At $250** Western Africa, Ivory Coast, Baule peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A finely carved wooden female figure created by a Baule artisan of West Africa. The figure stands witSee Sold Price
Sold2017Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' FiguresCollection of ten African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood ibeji figures; each of various male and female forms; with incised detailing; H: 11 1/4" (tallest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Five Various Yoruba FiguresGroup of five various African Yoruba, Bénin/Nigeria carved wood figures, including: two pairs of ibeji figures, together with standing male form; H: 10 3/4" (tallest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2021A Pair of Yoruba Carved and Stained Wood Ibeji TwinA Pair of Yoruba Carved and Stained Wood Ibeji Twin Male and Female Figures, The female having trading bead necklace, cast iron bracelet, beaded bracelets and trading bead ankle bracelets. The male haSee Sold Price
Sold2016YORUBA WOOD ERE IBEJI FIGURES, NIGERIAYORUBA WOOD ERE IBEJI FIGURES (2), FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H 10 1/2":Carved wood twin figures, including 1 male and 1 female, each wears bead and metal bracelets. Two items total. Property of theSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. Ibeji Wooden Male Twin Figure**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Yoruba culture, ca. early 20th century. A hand-carved wood figure, known as an Ibeji, representing a deceased male twin. The figure has a tall, bee-hive likeSee Sold Price
Sold2018YORUBA, TWIN FIGURES (IBEJI), NIGERIATwo: Early 20th c. Male and female pair Carved wood, beads Largest 12 1/2" x 3" The Yoruba of Nigeria have the highest recorded rate of twin births in the world, with an estimated 45 sets of twins inSee Sold Price
Sold2021A PAIR OF AFRICAN YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURES, NIGERIAN,A PAIR OF AFRICAN YORUBA IBEJI TWIN FIGURES, NIGERIAN, 19TH/20TH CENTURY, carved wood figures of a male and female twin, each with matching faces, their waist adorned with beads and uplifted on stylizSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Oyo Style African Tribal Carved Wood Female StatueCa. mid 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate surface patina wear with spots of minute wood loss. Yoruba female Ibeji/twin figure; Oyo style; tall crested coiffure. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2016African Wood Ibeji Twin Male Figure w/ Beads & ShellsWest Africa, Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A male "ere ibeji" figure standing with both arms at his sides, carved with an integral base and beautifully adorned with many strands of colorful beadsSee 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
Sold2021Fine / Early 20th C. African Ibeji Wood Male Twin**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male figure known as an "ibeji" standing with attenuated legs atop an integraSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Oyo Style African Tribal Carved Wood Nigeria #1Ca. mid 20thC. Good condition, with age-appropriate wear. Yoruba female Ibeji twin, with Igbomina facial scarification and an original old glossy patina. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Bamileke Grasslands Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA charming carved wooden male effigy shown holding a drinking horn, perhaps a image of a royal person or dignitary. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood and measures 14.25 inches tall . 16.25See Sold Price
Sold2024Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji FiguresPair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures .Depicting a man and a woman.Made of wood, with clay in spotsApprox. 11 1/2"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d.Condition, some cracks, some wear to claySee Sold Price
Sold2021Two African Carved Wood Ibeji FiguresTwo African Carved Wood Ibeji Figures , Yoruba, Nigeria, taller h. 10 inSee Sold Price
Sold2020Three African Yoruba Ibeji FiguresThree African Yoruba Ibeji Figures. Carved wood with beads, fabric, metal bell. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes ranging from: 9.75'' x 3'' x 3.5'' (25 x 8 x 9 cm) to 11'' x 8''See Sold Price
Sold2017Pair Yoruba 'Ibeji' FiguresPair of African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria, carved wood ibeji (twin figures); with metal stud and woven embellishments; H: 21 1/2" (each, approx.)See 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
2 days LeftWilliam Bunch Auctions & AppraisalsAsian carved wood, porcelain and decor group$60(2 bids)