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THBEarly 20th C. Nigerian Yoruba Wood Ere Ibeji Figure
Lot 129
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden standing figure, known as an ere ibeji, that traditionally comes in a pair with its other twin. The figure stands with delineated legs atop an integral discoid plinth and holds both hands to his hips. Beneath the sloped shoulders are protruding pectoral muscles, and a slightly distended abdomen is incised with diagonal striations near the faded navel. The raised head bears full lips, a broad nose, and diamond-shaped eyes, all beneath an incised, conical coiffure embellished with thick layers of blue pigment. Smooth patina has formed across this figure and imbue it with an attractive presentation. Size: 3.3" W x 10.7" H (8.4 cm x 27.2 cm)
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1981.424.2
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Mathews collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167504Nicks to feet, hands, hips, and head, with a few stable fissures around hands and hips, heavy earthen deposits, softening to finer details primarily on face, and inactive insect damage to coiffure. Great preservation to blue pigment and lovely patina with smooth surface texture throughout. Old collection label beneath plinth.Condition
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