Lot: 67


Female twin figure. Region Oyo/ Oshogbo.
Exaggerated arms, scarification marks on cheeks and abdomen.
Wood, glass-beaded necklaces: Murano glass, bark-tree, cowrie shells.
Minimal traces of indigo dye on coiffure, residue of red wood on body, fine old patina.

Abrasions on coiffure.

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Hammer Price: 950 €

115B -
03. June 2014 at

Literature:

Cf. Mareidi and Gert Stoll, collaboration Ulrich Klever, Ibeji-Zwillingsfiguren der Yoruba, Munich 1980, p. 210, pl. 97.