Null Single Ibeji twin sculpture. Yoruba - Nigeria. . . . Hardwood with dark pat…

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Single Ibeji twin sculpture. Yoruba - Nigeria. . . . Hardwood with dark patina and traces of pigment.

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Single Ibeji twin sculpture. Yoruba - Nigeria. . . . Hardwood with dark patina and traces of pigment.

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Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

YORUBA, NIGERIA Pair of nude male and female Ibeji, standing on circular pedestals, hands on hips in symbolic gesture, face with attentive, protective expression accentuated by wide-open eyes. Hardwood, old honey-brown patina, remains of ochre pigment, multicolored beads. H. 30 cm; L. 32 cm. (one broken arm glued)

Estim. 4 000 - 8 000 EUR

A Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures, "ere ibeji"

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji", Workshop of Bogunjooko

Estim. 150 - 200 EUR

Lot of three Yoruba statuettes, Nigeria A. Ibeji, Yoruba Wood with brown patina, lye blue, camwood, coconut strips H. 26.5 cm Chafouin face, mitered headdress. B. Ibeji, Yoruba Wood with dark brown-black patina, camwood, lye blue H. 28 cm Male effigy with face depicted in high relief, diamond-shaped eyes. The headdress still bears traces of blue lye. The body is depicted in powerful lines. C.Yoruba statuette Wood with red-tinged brown patina, traces of camwod H. 23.5 cm Female bust covered with scarified motifs. Expert : Emmanuelle MENUET

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