Zemanek-Münster

Female pair of twin figures "ere ibeji"

Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina, Ila Orangun
sold EUR 1,900
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 26 March 1990, Lot 109
German Private Collection
Size
H: 25,5 cm & 26 cm
H: 10.0 inch & 10.2 inch

Description

wood, encrustations with camwood powder “osun”, old place of repair

Dainty figurines with beautiful facial features and finely carved details. Consider the ribbon entwined at the nape of the neck to fasten the “tirah” or the fine strand around the waist. Fine old used patina.


Comparing literature

Polo, Fausto, Enzyklopädie der Ibeji, 2008, cat. 551

Publications

AHDRC: 0107773


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