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Maître Frédéric FARBOS ARIEGE ENCHERES
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YOROUBA, Igbomina region, Nigeria.
See original version (French)
19
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YOROUBA, Igbomina region, Nigeria.
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
YOROUBA, Igbomina region, Nigeria.
Wood, patina, beads, indigo pigments, metal.
Ancient female statuette dedicated to the cult of the "ibedji" twins. She is depicted standing on a plinth with her hands on her hips, her chest protruding, her eyes prominent and her hair high and streaked.
First half 20th century.
H. 31.5 cm.
Literature :
- "Ibeji", The cult of the Yoruba twins. George Chemeche, published by 5 Continents, 2003.
- L'ere ibeji" and the cult of twins among the Yoruba. Émilien Bruneau, 2013.
Provenance Collection of Bernard Chayla, a patient and demanding collector with a passion for objects that convey memory.
Expert Mr Christian-Hervé NJIENSI 06 31 90 99 95
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