Old Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Mauer Collection

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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.

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