Twins - Yoruba / Yorouba - DR Congo






Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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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 sale 04/05/2023, lot 42
Delivered with the certificate of authenticity from the expert appraisal firm "Origine Expert"
Pair of Ibedji twin fetishes of the Yoruba/Yorouba people from Nigeria.
Pair of Yoruba Ibedji from Nigeria presented naked, standing on a circular pedestal, the headdress outlined by a concentric crown and arranged with several braids and buns directed toward the sky. Wood, old honey-bright patina of use, metal and trade beads
The Yorouba live between Nigeria and Benin, in a region covered by forest and savanna. The slave trade heavily affected the Yoruba population and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefs. There were 4 times more twin births among the Yoruba than in the rest of the world.
There were 4 times more twin births among the Yoruba than 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 sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days by 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 sale 04/05/2023, lot 42
Delivered with the certificate of authenticity from the expert appraisal firm "Origine Expert"
Pair of Ibedji twin fetishes of the Yoruba/Yorouba people from Nigeria.
Pair of Yoruba Ibedji from Nigeria presented naked, standing on a circular pedestal, the headdress outlined by a concentric crown and arranged with several braids and buns directed toward the sky. Wood, old honey-bright patina of use, metal and trade beads
The Yorouba live between Nigeria and Benin, in a region covered by forest and savanna. The slave trade heavily affected the Yoruba population and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefs. There were 4 times more twin births among the Yoruba than in the rest of the world.
There were 4 times more twin births among the Yoruba than 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 sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across Europe.
Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak english
