Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' Figures

Collection 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.)

Three 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''

Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Nigeria, mid 20th C. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Sizes: 1) 10.5'' x 3'' x

African 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 5.25

Well 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.

Pair 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,

Pair of African Yoruba Female Ibeji Figures, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Sizes: 1) 12'' x 4'' x 3.5'' (

Two Old African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures. Carved and paint decorated wood with beaded necklaces and belt. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 1) 11.75'' x 3.5'' x 2.5'' (30 x 9 x 6

A standing male Ibeji figure with metal rings, beaded necklace, and worn face. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 11"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Si

An Ibeji female figure with beads and cloth. Nigeria, Yoruba. 1st half 20th cntury. 9"h x 3 1/2"w x 3"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: This

A standing female Ibeji figure with traces of red pigment and multiple beaded necklaces. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 11"h x 3"w x 3"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton

A standing Ibeji female figure with cowre shells from wrists. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 15 1/2"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d. 15 1/2"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Si

A standing male Ibeji figure with shell necklace. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 9 1/4"h x 3 1/2"w x 1 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes:

AN EARLY MALE YORUBA ERE IBEJI FIGURE WITH BEADS, 11" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.

A YORUBA ERE IBEJI FIGURE WITH PAINT AND BEADS, 10.5" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.

A MALE YORUBA ERE IBEJI FIGURE WITH PAINT AND BEADS, 9" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.

A FEMALE YORUBA ERE IBEJI FIGURE WITH PAINT, 11" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.

A SET OF ERE IBEJI YORUBA TWIN FIGURES, 10.5" AND 11" PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JANINE AND JOSEF GUGLER. SEE ALSO THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART.

wood, pigments, glass beads, cowrie shell, plant fibre, H: 27,5 cm, H: 10,8 inch Provenance: German Collection Continent: Africa

A Pair of African Yoruba Twin Figures - Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, ca. 1960-70's, Carved and painted wood with beaded decorations. H: 9 1/2 W: 3 1/2 D: 3 3/4 in. Collection of Melvin J. Fox, The Ford Foundat

Four Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures, ibeji Nigeria, early to mid 20th century One pair with attached cowrie strands. Provenance: Property from the collection of Dr. Richar

Three Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures, ibeji Nigeria, early to mid 20th century On integral circular bases. Provenance: Property from the collection of Dr. Richard and Jan

Five Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures, ibeji Nigeria, early to mid 20th century Including a pair of miniatures. Provenance: Property from the collection of Dr. Richard and J

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