Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idols

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 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

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 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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 Carved wooden twin idol with well handled surface, large eyes, tall coiffure accented with Blue Indigo pigments and adorned with a textile cape decorated with cowrie shells. The Ibeji measures 12 in

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

Carved wooden female effigy with deep well handled surface, well worn facial carving and wear consistent with field use over many years. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria,

A carved wooden personal Twin idol with wonderfully exaggerated facial features and form, well handled surface and overall bold Presence. The idol measures 10.75 inches tall. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria,

A carved wooden male effigy shown wearing a crown like cap, facial scars and a well handled surface patina suggesting age and ritual use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 10.75

Carved wooden female effigy with deep facial scars, tall conical hat accented with indigo blue pigments and embellished with glass beads. Well handled and worn suggesting traditional use as a twin ido

Carved wooden female effigy with a board cheeky face and toothy grin. Well handled and worn suggesting traditional use as a twin idol. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 9 inches tal

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