Maître Frédéric FARBOS ARIEGE ENCHERES
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YOROUBA, Nigeria. Wood, beautiful patina, indigo pigments, m…
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23
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YOROUBA, Nigeria. Wood, beautiful patina, indigo pigments, m…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €250
Voluntary lot
Description
YOROUBA, Nigeria.
Wood, beautiful patina, indigo pigments, metal.
Two superb and very old female effigies dedicated to the cult of the "ibedji" twins.
First third of 20th century.
H. 23 to 28 cm
Literature:
- "Ibeji", The cult of 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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