Lot: 99


Pair of twin figures, both male, region Oshogbo.
Scarification marks on cheeks and abdomen.
Wood, nails as pupils. Traces of indigo dye on coiffure, residue of red wood on body, fine old patina.

A nail-eye is missing. Abrasions.

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Hammer Price: 1,800 €

115B -
03. June 2014 at

Literature:

Supporting literature: Mareidi and Gert Stoll, collaboration Ulrich Klever, Ibeji-Zwillingsfiguren der Yoruba, Munich 1980; Ulrich Klever, Bruckmann's Handbuch der Afrikanischen Kunst, Munich 1975.