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Maître Frédéric FARBOS ARIEGE ENCHERES
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YOROUBA, Nigeria. Wood, patina of use, beads, cowrie shells,…
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25
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YOROUBA, Nigeria. Wood, patina of use, beads, cowrie shells,…
See original version (French)
Estimate 250 € - 350 €
Voluntary lot
Description
YOROUBA, Nigeria.
Wood, patina of use, beads, cowrie shells, amulets, metal.
Six ancient effigies (male and female), dedicated to the cult of the "ibedji" twins.
First half 20th century or earlier.
H. 24.5 to 29.5 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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