Ibeji Twins
Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 3.75 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Decorative Figures ScuIptures Ibeji Twin Figures, Yoruba people Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of female ‘ibeji’ twin figures of the Yoruba people. From south-west Nigeria . Both ‘ibeji
Category
20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 12.21 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
occasion of the death of a twin, a memorial figure called an "ere ibeji" is commissioned by the mother to
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
deceased twin. Called Ere Ibeji( sacred ibeji). The word ibeji literally means twins. In the ibeji cult
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
very high birth rate of twins much higher than average.
The Ibeji figures are small commemorative
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
twin. Called Ere Ibeji( sacred ibeji). The word ibeji literally means twins. In the ibeji cult the
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria
Located in Norwich, GB
An extraordinary group of Ibeji "triplets" sculpted by the same master sculptor.
Ibeji is name of
Category
1930s Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 10.63 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Identical Twin - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous Art, Cultural
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Yoruba culture, twins are considered a special blessing from God. They are mostly called ‘ibeji’ which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Ibedji Statuette – Yoruba Culture, Nigeria, circa 1930 (20th century)
Located in NICE, FR
, twins and triplets hold a special place in society. Ibedji figurines, also known as Ere Ibeji (literally
Category
Vintage 1920s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dancing Ducks in Red, Yellow, Green, Blue,
By George Chemeche
Located in San Francisco, CA
2002 Publishes, Ibejis: “The Cult of Yoruba Twins” 5 Continents Edition, Milan, Italy
2003 Curates a
Category
1980s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Dancing Ducks in Magenta, Forest Green, Brown, Slate Gray
By George Chemeche
Located in San Francisco, CA
2002 Publishes, Ibejis: “The Cult of Yoruba Twins” 5 Continents Edition, Milan, Italy
2003 Curates a
Category
1980s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 22 in W 29 in D 0.1 in
Recent Sales
Two Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, Early 20th Century, Nigeria, Africa Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two very well loved and worn carved wood Yoruba twin figures "Ibeji", from Nigeria, Africa dating
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Two Early Yoruba Tribal Twin Figures "Ibeji" Nigera, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two well-loved and used twin figures "Ibeji", carved to represent the spirit of a deceased twin
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair style
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Two Yoruba Tribe twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two well-loved Yoruba twin figures "ibeji" with cloaks made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by herbalists and diviners, small figures carved to honor deceased twins (called ibeji dolls), cast
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Matched Pair of Tribal Yoruba Ibeji "Twin" Figures, Male/Female with Bracelets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched pair of male and female Yoruba wood twin figures, "ibeji" with heavy brass bracelets and
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Ibeji
By Yoruba People
Located in Glasgow, GB
Nigeria. The cult of Ibeji (Twin) goes back hundreds of years with the birth of twins bringing great good
Category
Vintage 1920s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" Tribal Figures with Beaded Necklaces
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" tribal figures with beaded necklaces
A
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Tribal Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Large Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba tribal male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, large eyes
A finely carved
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Africa. Ibeji figures are made to contain the soul and spiritual essence of a deceased twin. Called Ere
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
deceased twin. Called Ere Ibeji( sacred ibeji). The word ibeji literally means twins. In the ibeji cult
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
. Ibeji figures are made to contain the soul and spiritual essence of a deceased twin. Called Ere Ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Gbonhan African Tribal Art Ex Bonhams
Located in London, GB
deceased twin. Called Ere Ibeji( sacred ibeji). The word ibeji literally means twins. In the ibeji cult
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Dancing Ducks in Red, Green, Blue, Purple
By George Chemeche
Located in San Francisco, CA
2002 Publishes, Ibejis: “The Cult of Yoruba Twins” 5 Continents Edition, Milan, Italy
2003 Curates a
Category
1980s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Untitled. Figures in a Landscape
By George Chemeche
Located in Surfside, FL
Kuspit; Art Resourses & Technologies, New York, NY. 2002 Publishes, Ibejis: “The Cult of Yoruba Twins” 5
Category
1970s Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
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Mens Robe, Agbada, your, Nigeria, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A mid 20th C. Yoruba men's robe in rather good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Yoruba (Nigeria) Early 20th Century Cloth
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 20th Century hand spun indigo cotton and Trans-Sahara silk cloth.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century
Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical
The centuries ol...
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts
Materials
Bronze
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ciwara Bambara headdress in carved wood and basketry, Mali, Early 20th century
Located in NICE, FR
A very pleasing Ciwara crest, singularly small and accompanied by its original headdress, depicting a stylized antelope leaning on a pangolin. The antelope is ridden by a woman, and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's fa...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen
Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front
carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1920s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gelede festivals honor the creative and dangerous power of women elders, female ancestors and goddesses known as "our mothers". The Gelede headdress often consists of two parts, a lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers.
Private collection Brus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Yoruba Maternity Group
Located in London, GB
Yoruba Maternity Group
Wood, polychrome, pigment, scorching
Old collection name to base: ‘Sealy’ and ‘16.’
Nigeria
Late 19th Century
SIZE: 58cm high - 22¾ ins high
PROVENANCE:...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Ibeji Twins For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of ibeji twins is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique ibeji twins was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, beads and trimming. Ibeji twins have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Ibeji Twins?
Prices for ibeji twins start at $650 and top out at $4,615 with the average selling for $1,250.
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