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This is the rating and price for Fine Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol, Mid 20th century



Description : a very finely carved Ere Ibeji twin idol from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. The ere Ibeji, or figures of twins, created by the Yoruba people of southwest Nigeria. These small figures, carved of wood, represent the deceased twins born to Yoruba mothers, who have the highest rate of twin pregnancies in the world. After a twin's death, the ere Ibeji figure is fed, bathed, clothed, and offered the same loving care that Yoruba lavish on living infants.
Price: 210.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 400 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 11
Title : Fine Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol, Period : Mid 20th century
Size : 9 1/2 inches
Provenance : The Robert Kinsky collection, Pennsylvania
Condition report : Overall well handled but intact.
Tribal Gatherings, auctioneer, Quakertown, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : The Robert Kinsky Collection of African Art
Sale date : 15 Sep 2015 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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