Pair of Ibedji Yoruba, Nigeria - Lot 107

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100 - 200 EUR
Pair of Ibedji Yoruba, Nigeria - Lot 107
Pair of Ibedji Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, pigments, beads Height: 23 cm A pair of male-female ere ibeji with deep horizontal and vertical scarification marks on the cheeks, characteristic of the Ilorin style, north of Oyo, Nigeria. The faces are full-bodied, with large almond-shaped eyes, finely drawn eyelids and pierced pupils. The headdresses, highlighted in indigo blue, take the form of rows of braided pigtails. Pearl necklaces around the neck and hips.
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