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Statue of Ibeji, Yoruba Peoples browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art: Pre 1940: item # 262331 Please refer to our stock # 1-0021 when inquiring.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques La Borie 81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE (33) 5.63.56.27.98 Guest Book SOLD |
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| Female "ibeji" figurine standing on a rounded base. Unusual proportions, with a long conical coiffe, a rather small head, long torso and arms, resting on very short legs and large feet. Small necklace made of tiny and old glass beads. Holes in middle of eyes which may have contained small metal inserts. Wood, with nice dark-brown patina and traces of red soil applied during rituals. Erosion all over due to manipulation for a long period, old infestation on coiffe (no danger), large chip at back of base, otherwise good condition. Height: 10 1/2" (26cm). An interesting piece, that differs from the classical ibeji twin statues. | |||||||
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