Lot: 53


Female twin figure. Region Oyo.
Scarification marks on cheeks, breast and abdomen.
Wood; beaded necklace, metal, nails for pupils. Traces of indigo dye on hair, remnants of red wood on body, fine old patina.

Minimal abrasions.

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Hammer Price: 400 €

115B -
03. June 2014 at

Literature:

Depicted in: Mareidi and Gert Stoll, collaboration Ulrich Klever, Ibeji-Zwillingsfiguren der Yoruba, Munich 1980, p. 166, pl. 63.