Twins - Yoruba / Yorouba - DR Congo






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Description from the seller
Nigeria
Yoruba / yoruba
Wood, beads and a metal bracelet
Height: 255mm + 260mm + base 55mm
Width: 70mm + 70mm
Length: 70mm + 65mm
Weight: 545g + 495g
Auction Millon 04/05/2023, lot 42
Delivered with the certificate of authenticity from the appraisal firm "Origine Expert"
Pair of Ibedji twin fetishes of the Yoruba/Yorouba people of Nigeria.
Pair of Yoruba Ibedji from Nigeria presented naked, standing on a circular pedestal, the headdress bounded by a concentric crown and arranged with several braids and buns directed toward the sky. Wood, ancient honey-toned patina of wear, metal and trade beads
The Yorouba live between Nigeria and Benin, in a forest and savannah region. The slave trade deeply affected Yoruba populations and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefs. There were four times as many twin births among the Yoruba as in the rest of the world.
There were four times as many twin births among the Yoruba as in the rest of the world.
These fetishes represent deceased twins, venerated with libations and prayers, who influence the daily life of families.
Fast and secure shipping.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across Europe.
Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak english
Seller's Story
Nigeria
Yoruba / yoruba
Wood, beads and a metal bracelet
Height: 255mm + 260mm + base 55mm
Width: 70mm + 70mm
Length: 70mm + 65mm
Weight: 545g + 495g
Auction Millon 04/05/2023, lot 42
Delivered with the certificate of authenticity from the appraisal firm "Origine Expert"
Pair of Ibedji twin fetishes of the Yoruba/Yorouba people of Nigeria.
Pair of Yoruba Ibedji from Nigeria presented naked, standing on a circular pedestal, the headdress bounded by a concentric crown and arranged with several braids and buns directed toward the sky. Wood, ancient honey-toned patina of wear, metal and trade beads
The Yorouba live between Nigeria and Benin, in a forest and savannah region. The slave trade deeply affected Yoruba populations and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefs. There were four times as many twin births among the Yoruba as in the rest of the world.
There were four times as many twin births among the Yoruba as in the rest of the world.
These fetishes represent deceased twins, venerated with libations and prayers, who influence the daily life of families.
Fast and secure shipping.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across Europe.
Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak english
