Description
Ibeji Yoruba statuette, Nigeria Wood with brown patina, camwood, lye blue, beads and coconut flakes H. 29.5 cm Male effigy, the bust inscribed on short legs, the feet carved in slight relief on the base. The elongated face is stretched by a high combed headdress, still showing traces of blue laundry pigments. The eyes, nose and mouth form contact points where the lighter patina reveals the age of the handling. A fine example of the type. Expert : Emmanuelle MENUET
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Ibeji Yoruba statuette, Nigeria Wood with brown patina, camwood, lye blue, beads and coconut flakes H. 29.5 cm Male effigy, the bust inscribed on short legs, the feet carved in slight relief on the base. The elongated face is stretched by a high combed headdress, still showing traces of blue laundry pigments. The eyes, nose and mouth form contact points where the lighter patina reveals the age of the handling. A fine example of the type. Expert : Emmanuelle MENUET
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