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Description from the seller

Figure of Ibeji. Wood, beads, and traces of blue pigment. State of Oyo, Ibadan area. Detail of the scissors carved on the arm.
Provenance: Italian private collection. Height 24.5 cm, weight 274 grams

Figure of Ibeji. Wood, beads, and traces of blue pigment. State of Oyo, Ibadan area. Detail of the scissors carved on the arm.
Provenance: Italian private collection. Height 24.5 cm, weight 274 grams

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
274 g
Country of origin
Africa
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
8 cm
Depiction/theme
Male figures
Estimated period
1940-1950
ItalyVerified
50
Objects sold
85.71%
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