Lot: 87


Pair of female twin figures, region Egba/ Abeokuta.
On rectangular pedestal, scarification marks on cheeks. Light wood, glass-beaded necklaces with Murano glass, tree-bark necklaces, fine old patina.

The front of one of the pedestals has been broken off, small bite marks on head and body, faces have been slightly worn off.

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Hammer Price: 950 €

115B -
03. June 2014 at

Literature:

Supporting literature: Mareidi and Gert Stoll, collaboration Ulrich Klever, Ibeji-Zwillingsfiguren der Yoruba, Munich 1980; Ulrich Klever, Bruckmann's Handbuch der Afrikanischen Kunst, Munich 1975.