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A Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Evan Maurer Collection
$118.80
95
- Color: Dark Wood Tone
- Maker: Yoruba artist
- Item must be returned within: 14 Days
- Refund will be given as: Money Back
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Tribe: Yoruba
- All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
- Material: Wood
- Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
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
