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A Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Maurer Collection
$118.80
95
- All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
- Color: Dark Wood Tone
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Refund will be given as: Money Back
- Tribe: Yoruba
- Item must be returned within: 14 Days
- Maker: Yoruba artist
- Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
- Material: Wood
Description
A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as “Ere Ibeji” or Twin Idol.
The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is responsible for the well handled and smooth surface.
This idol is adorned with glass beads and measures 9.5 inches tall.
Provenance: From the collection of art historian Evan Maurer, co-author of Tabwa: The Rising of a New Moon & The Intelligence of Forms: An Artist Collects African Art.
CONDITION
Very well handled, good condition
