Ere ibeji - Nigerian twins figurine from the Yoruda

African wood figurine, 2 necklaces colorful bead necklaces around her neck and a black and white bead bracelet around her ankle. Nigeria , beginning of the 20th century height: 27. cm, in a general ve

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

Figures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceased twins. Their elaborate hairstyles and beaded jewelry mark their honored status. When one twin dies, a single sculpture is commissioned and c

Figures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceased twins. Their elaborate hairstyles and beaded jewelry mark their honored status. When one twin dies, a single sculpture is commissioned and c

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples circa 1900-1975 and collected in 1975, previously reviewed by Charles D Miller III as well as a member of the Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles. Figures both disp

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 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

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 9.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 9.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 9.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 10.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 9.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 10.2 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Antique Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 9.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 9.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Early 20th Century Yoruba Ibeji twin Figurine, Measurement approximate: 10.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with excellent carving, with overall original patina. Shows minor surface patina wear, along with age cracks. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age a

**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved male Ere Ibeji twin figure with large feet and parted legs, delineated genitalia, protrudin

Yoruba Peoples, unusual Ere Ibeji female twin, 20th c., Nigeria, carved wood with blue and black paint, strung beds, the rigid standing female figure with carved coiled hair and pronounced breasts, 12

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.

103 Figur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 23 cm. Provenienz: - vermutl. Maria Wyss, Basel. - Hannah Salathé (1926-2012), Basel. - Schweizer Nachlass Basel. Übe

104 Figur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: - vermutl. Maria Wyss, Basel. - Hannah Salathé (1926-2012), Basel. - Schweizer Nachlass Base

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 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