Paire d'Ibejis male female, presented on a circular pedestal with incised decora…

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Paire d'Ibejis

male female, presented on a circular pedestal with incised decoration. Wood, old honey and russet patina, small localized erosions, discrete remains of indigo pigments on the headdress, marks of use. Yoruba, Nigeria Height: 27 cm

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