Fine Arms, Armour, Ethnographic & Asian

Ibeji Female Twin Figures with Beads

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Start price: $800

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Yoruba people, Nigeria. Wonderfully detailed hand carved pair of Ibeji female twins, each adorned with necklaces, bracelets, anklets and belts. Wearing elaborate heavily detailed and incised headdresses, with pierced ears. Each figure depicted standing nude with arms at their sides, ample breasts and statuesque buttocks. Noted scarification to lower abdomens and faces of each, with incised pubic hair detail. Size of tallest 8 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W

Notes from a member of the Ethnic Arts Council are that the figures were (for use and used), Ibeji Yoruba Nigeria Twins. This lot includes an copy of appraisal by Charles D. Miller III, Aspects of Africa, INC

Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

Condition: Each in wonderful condition with minor surface wear, lovely patina throughout.