Yoruba Ibeji Twins

Nigeria

Early 20th c

8 1/2 inches high x 2 1/2 inches wide

From a private American collection

$ 900 Pair

Inv. # A1043

The Yoruba Ibeji Twins are carved statuettes called Ere Ibeji which were carved as a memorial for deceased twins. The figures are owned by mothers who would treat them like living children. Mother’s would wash, feed, dress, sing and dance with their Ibeji figure