A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Idol, Ex Evan Maurer Collection

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

A very finely carved old wooden twin fetish idol with well handled surface and accented with indigo pigments. A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the

A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

A Fascinating traditional carved set of wooden idols from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings

A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples. Abeokuta style, distinguished by wearing a loin cloth. In Yoruba tradition the mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing

A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A very finely carved wooden Ibeji or Twin Idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This idol is adorned with glass beads and deep facial scars. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: From th

A field used old carved wooden Ibeji twin idol with tall conical coiffure and classic style and form, age-appropriate surface patina wear with spots of minute wood loss. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Oyo s

A carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: From the collectio

A Classic carved wooden twin idol with elongated features, indigo blue dyed coiffure, incised scar designs and a honey colored well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu

This is a rare authentic old and field used example of an Ibeji Twin Idol. Carved wood, incised tribal scars, indigo accented coiffure, areas of reddish mineral pigment and areas or decay that suggest

A finely carved wooden female effigy with tall elaborate coiffure and deep well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: The Robert Bank

A very fine old carved wooden female twin idol with strong facial treatment and bold form, well handled surface, large bright eyes and accented with indigo pigments. The twin doll is 9.75 inches tall.

A carved wooden Twin idol with incised coiffure and facial scars, raised emblem design, inset metal eye ( one missing) and a well handled and worn surface. The Idol measures 10 inches tall, and will a

A carved wooden effigy of a female devotee of Shango, shown kneeling and accented with indigo dye in her coiffure and holding her breasts, with classic facial features and a deep well handled surface

A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form, tall conical head and protruding navel. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The scul

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female, perhaps used as a divination Oracle. The sculpture has two carved animal horn motifs at the center of the chest, as well as numerous incised designs and raise

A Fine carved wooden headrest with classic form and design of the Zulu, though may in fact be from their neighbors the Swazi , who carve similar headrest in style to the appearance of the Zulu. Swazi

A fine pair of carved wooden twin idols , male and female known as Ibeji, with well handled surface patina as well as indigo dyed coiffure and a stunning beaded coat which was made for the twin pair.