Female pair of twin figures "ere ibeji"
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Lot: 270
64th tribal art auctionFemale pair of twin figures "ere ibeji"
Nigeria, Yoruba, Area of Egbe
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 7.9 inch resp. 8.3 inch |
200 EUR
plus 23 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
collected in situ, 1975 - 1983 (Togo)
wood, middle brown patina, black and indigo blue paint at the coiffure, nails forming the pupils, linear scarification marks (body and face), slightly dam., minor missing parts (crested coiffure), cracks, wash patina
