Description
Ibedji. Male statuette, the body is realistic. The hands are placed on the upper thighs. She wears a necklace of glass paste beads, a coconut bead belt, and several strands of cowrie shells are attached to the statuette. The Ibedji represent twins, considered by the Yoruba to be endowed with supernatural powers. Wood with worn patina. Height: 24 cm. Nigeria. Yoruba country.
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Ibedji. Male statuette, the body is realistic. The hands are placed on the upper thighs. She wears a necklace of glass paste beads, a coconut bead belt, and several strands of cowrie shells are attached to the statuette. The Ibedji represent twins, considered by the Yoruba to be endowed with supernatural powers. Wood with worn patina. Height: 24 cm. Nigeria. Yoruba country.