Bruno Claessens - Ere Ibeji - Collection Dos & Bertie Winkel - 2013
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Among the Yoruba people of southwest Nigeria, four times as many twins are born as the world average. This fact, coupled with high infant mortality, has led to the emergence of a unique twin culture. For every deceased twin baby, a small wooden figurine called an “ere ibeji” was carved so that its spirit could endure.
This figurine was carefully maintained and, in return, it brought health and prosperity to the family. Through the lens of Jean-Pierre Depienne and the pen of Bruno Claessens, the 32 ere ibeji from the private collection of Dos and Bertie Winkel are presented for the first time in book form.
After an introductory text on the subject, the great variety of styles of this particular African art is described in detail. Full-page color photographs bring these intriguing works to life and tell the story behind these wooden statuettes.
Through the lens of Jean-Pierre Depienne and the scholarly pen of Bruno Claessens, the 32 Ibeji from the private collection of Dos and Bertie Winkel are unveiled for the first time in this volume. After a richly documented introduction on the subject, an in-depth analysis explores the broad diversity of styles inherent to this distinctive African art, offering the reader a more nuanced and exhaustive understanding of these sacred Yoruba sculptures. This study highlights not only the aesthetic finesse but also the cultural and spiritual importance of these objects in African tradition. This volume is notable for the rich iconography it offers, including especially the close-up views of each ibeji presented. The stylistic analysis, focusing on regional differentiation of anatomical representation, as well as the meaning of the various beads and ornaments used, constitutes an innovative approach that will appeal to both novice collectors and seasoned connoisseurs alike.
161 Pages
25.6 x 2.2 x 25.6 cms
Hardcover, thick, high-quality paper
Texts in English
Publication: February 19, 2013
600 copies
ISBN-10: 9038922027
New condition
Delivery mode:
France: Mondial Relay
Europe: Mondial Relay
Rest of the world: happy-post
YOU MUST PROVIDE A MONDIAL RELAY PICKUP POINT FOR DELIVERY
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateAmong the Yoruba people of southwest Nigeria, four times as many twins are born as the world average. This fact, coupled with high infant mortality, has led to the emergence of a unique twin culture. For every deceased twin baby, a small wooden figurine called an “ere ibeji” was carved so that its spirit could endure.
This figurine was carefully maintained and, in return, it brought health and prosperity to the family. Through the lens of Jean-Pierre Depienne and the pen of Bruno Claessens, the 32 ere ibeji from the private collection of Dos and Bertie Winkel are presented for the first time in book form.
After an introductory text on the subject, the great variety of styles of this particular African art is described in detail. Full-page color photographs bring these intriguing works to life and tell the story behind these wooden statuettes.
Through the lens of Jean-Pierre Depienne and the scholarly pen of Bruno Claessens, the 32 Ibeji from the private collection of Dos and Bertie Winkel are unveiled for the first time in this volume. After a richly documented introduction on the subject, an in-depth analysis explores the broad diversity of styles inherent to this distinctive African art, offering the reader a more nuanced and exhaustive understanding of these sacred Yoruba sculptures. This study highlights not only the aesthetic finesse but also the cultural and spiritual importance of these objects in African tradition. This volume is notable for the rich iconography it offers, including especially the close-up views of each ibeji presented. The stylistic analysis, focusing on regional differentiation of anatomical representation, as well as the meaning of the various beads and ornaments used, constitutes an innovative approach that will appeal to both novice collectors and seasoned connoisseurs alike.
161 Pages
25.6 x 2.2 x 25.6 cms
Hardcover, thick, high-quality paper
Texts in English
Publication: February 19, 2013
600 copies
ISBN-10: 9038922027
New condition
Delivery mode:
France: Mondial Relay
Europe: Mondial Relay
Rest of the world: happy-post
YOU MUST PROVIDE A MONDIAL RELAY PICKUP POINT FOR DELIVERY
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Africa
Book title
Ere Ibeji - Collection Dos & Bertie Winkel
Author/ Illustrator
Bruno Claessens
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2013
Height
25.6 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
25.6 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
161
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