A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Male Twin Idols

A 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 to

A carved wooden set of male and female twin idols with strong classic treatment to the faces and form,embellished with indigo pigments and signs of handling. The tallest doll is 9.5 inches tall. Yorub

This is a rare pair of wood sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a pair of Twin Idols, male and female. Such idols were used in the Twin cult as mediums to the spirit w

A carved wooden pair of male & female idols shown with traditional regalia, elaborate coiffure, facial scars and a well handled surface patina suggesting age and ritual use. The sculptures measure 13

A carved wooden set of "Ibeji" style dolls from the Yoruba of Nigeria, West Africa. Incised designs and accented with a blue pigment on top. male and female set measure 12.5 inches tall.

A pair of male and female twin fetish idols known as "Ibeji" which are carved at the death of twins to house their souls and were to be fed and cared for as if the twins were living. The figures measu

A pair of carved wooden Ibeji twin idols with highly stylized facial treatment and exaggerated coiffure and features. The Pair are both well handled and worn, suggesting traditional ritual use. Yoruba

A very finely carved pair of female twin idols with incised scar designs accented with kaolin clay, inset nails as pupils, dyed coiffure, raised sandals and a obviously well handled and deeply patinat

A 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 , s

A Carved wooden set of Ibeji dolls or twin idols in the classic carving style for the Yoruba. This set of female twins has facial scars, decorated coiffure, linear designs, wooden pegs inset in to the

A carved wooden pair of Ibeji Twin idols with facial scars and well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The pair measure 9 inches tall.

old carved wooden pair of Ibeji twin idols from the Yoruba of Nigeria, Africa. A primitive and folk style not commonly found.

This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

A PAIR OF NIGERIAN YORUBA 'ERE IBEJI' TWIN MALE CARVED WOODEN FIGURES, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the West African figures each carved on a circular base, the faces with linear scarification marks, the coiff

This is a rare field used Male Ibeji Twin Idol. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings protected by S

A slender carved wooden male twin idol with deep well handled surface patina, accented with blue pigment, and embellished with glass beads. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 12 i

A 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 ha

A fine 19th century or early 20th century carved wooden pair of Ibeji twin Idols with classic facial features and signs of traditional use over many years. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The pa

A very finely carved pair of Ibeji twin idols from Nigeria, West Africa.Ibeji are known to the Yoruba as two people who share one soul. If one of the human twins dies, whether as a child or an adult,

A Vintage wood sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A finely carved male Ibeji or Twin idol, with a very clean, washed surface, and a golden honey color and patina. The idol meas

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.

This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

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 styliz

Single Yoruba Ibeji Male Figure from a pair of twins, with beads encircling the waist, hair combed high, 19th c., 12" tall, excluding base. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas Cavanaugh of Maine and