Ibeji Twins

Two very well loved and worn carved wood Yoruba twin figures "Ibeji", from Nigeria, Africa dating

Two well-loved and used twin figures "Ibeji", carved to represent the spirit of a deceased twin

A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th

Two well-loved Yoruba twin figures "ibeji" with cloaks made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria

Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa

by herbalists and diviners, small figures carved to honor deceased twins (called ibeji dolls), cast

Matched pair of male and female Yoruba wood twin figures, "ibeji" with heavy brass bracelets and

Nigeria. The cult of Ibeji (Twin) goes back hundreds of years with the birth of twins bringing great good

Offered by Scott McCue Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" tribal figures with beaded necklaces A

A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th

Yoruba tribal male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, large eyes A finely carved

Africa. Ibeji figures are made to contain the soul and spiritual essence of a deceased  twin. Called Ere

deceased  twin. Called Ere Ibeji( sacred ibeji). The word ibeji literally means twins. In the ibeji cult

. Ibeji figures are made to contain the soul and spiritual essence of a deceased  twin. Called Ere Ibeji

deceased  twin. Called Ere Ibeji( sacred ibeji). The word ibeji literally means twins. In the ibeji cult

2002 Publishes, Ibejis: “The Cult of Yoruba Twins” 5 Continents Edition, Milan, Italy 2003 Curates a

Kuspit; Art Resourses & Technologies, New York, NY. 2002 Publishes, Ibejis: “The Cult of Yoruba Twins” 5

This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

This Extra Large buffalo skull features black horns decorated with two red foot prints. It skull has a natural rustic beauty. The red animal footprints on the horns appear to be thos...

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

This is a hand spun, hand woven and hand painted cotton cloth for which an entire village takes part in its creation. Women of the Korhoga Tribe spin the cotton, while the men weave ...

A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.

In "Moment of Reflections," Olatunbosun transports the audience into a world of contemplation and self-discovery. The centerpiece of the artwork is a young man seated in a casual, re...

Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...

Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet from west Africa. Traditionally used in monetary functions and exchange as well as...

Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base. Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...

Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather. Designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France. French designer Annie Hieronimus created the Sandra almos...

Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...

Ritual cup for divination and/or medicine the cup rests on 2 figures of stylized birds Beautiful dark patina, partly crisp and shiny The Yoruba of Nigeria consult Ifa on all question...