Yoruba, Pair of Female 'Ibeji', Nigeria, c. 1940

A Yoruba Male/Female Pair of Twin Figures ibeji, Oyo, Oyo state, Nigeria Heights: 11 ¼ and 13 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Two: Early 20th c. Male and female pair Carved wood, beads Largest 12 1/2" x 3" The Yoruba of Nigeria have the highest recorded rate of twin births in the world, with an estimated 45 sets of twins in

YORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN, WOOD AND PIGMENT, IBEJI (MALE AND FEMALE), C 1900 PAIR, H 12" W 2.5" Depicts a fertile couple, comprising of wood, earthenware and iron. D 2.5". Provenance: Estate of Jack Fa

**Originally Listed At $800** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A set of hand-carved wooden Ere Ibeji figures depicting a matched pair of female twins. The figures have

**Previously Listed At $600** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned w

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A female Ere Ibeji figure, hand carved to represent the female member of a pair deceased twins, adorned with incised markings represent

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'' (

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

Rare and fine Male and female ere Ibeji pair Yoruba peoples Igbomina region Nigeria Early 20th century Wood with encrusted, medium brown, aged patina; glass beads and metal Heights: 11.5 and 11 in., r

A Yoruba Female Twin Figure ere ibeji, Igbomina, Igbomina state, Nigeria Height: 12 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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 Yoruba Female Twin Figure ere ibeji, Shaki, Oyo state, Nigeria Height: 11 ¾ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Twin Figures, ibeji Igbomina region, Nigeria, c. 20th century Finely carved male/female pair. Each with their feet in sandals with high soles, long arms exten

A Yoruba Female Twin Figure ere ibeji, Ila Orangun, Igbomina state, Nigeria Height: 10 ¾ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

wood, pigments, cowries, glass beads, coconut discs, Both figures are hung with cowrie strings as an expression of special esteem and to demonstrate the family's wealth. H: 25 cm & 26 cm, H: 9,8 inch

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

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 11.25" & 11.5" Width: 2.75" Depth: 3.5" Weight: 1 lb A beautiful male and female ibeji pair with brightly colored beaded necklaces. About

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

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Yoruba Ibeji figures. Male and female. Incised, polchromatic decorations to cheeks. Female wears cowri shell necklace. MEASUREMENTS: Each Approximately 11" tall. CONDITION: Minor

wood, colour pigments, glass beads, metal, In 1980 Stoll published a pair of figures that bear striking resemblance to the present figure. He describes the pair as very unusual and places them in the

**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure standing atop an integral circular base with delineated legs. A

A group of four Yoruba Ibeji figures. Nigeria. 20th century. ++ Female figure. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 9". ++ 2 male figures. Piece 1: 9 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 3". Piece 2: 9 1/4" x 3" x 2 7/8". ++ Male figure. 9

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