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Consulter la cote et le prix de 8 African Yoruba Wood Shrine Ibeji Twin Figures



Description : West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A collection of 8 hand carved wood shrine and Ibeji figures of both male and female genders. Some are painted with blue and white pigments, most are nude with tattooed cheeks / scarification marks, and one has aluminum rings around the arms. The Yoruba have one of the highest numbers of twin births in the world, four times higher than in Europe, for example. The Yoruba believe that twins are two people who share one soul, if one dies, whether as a child or an adult, the surviving twin is considered to have little hope of living with only half a soul. A figure dedicated to the deity of twins is carved to be the earthly abode of the spirit of the deceased. Size of largest kneeling: 3 L x 3 W x 10.25 H (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 26 cm) Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #178034
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1800 USD-2500 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 225A
Titre : 8 African Yoruba Wood Shrine Ibeji Twin Figures
Condition report : Old inactive insect activity and holes on the largest figure. Stable pressure fissures, nicks, small losses and abrasions to the rest. Surface flaking and weathering to white-gray figure.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic Art
Date de la vente : 18/05/2023 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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