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Yoruba Ibeji female twin protective figure, an older carving…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
13-Oct-2019
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Description:
Yoruba Ibeji female twin protective figure, an older carving representing a deceased twin, decorated with a necklace of antique glass beads and strings of heishi bead discs around the neck, hands, waist and feet. Notes: the Yoruba have one of the world's highest rates of twin births, but up until modern times a very high rate of infant mortality. Twins were regarded as a blessing and these ibeji figures were carved to represent the missing twin, thus appeasing the departed spirit and protecting the survivor.
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Category:
Tribal: African