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Nigeria, Yoruba, Mid-20th century - Couple of Ibeji twins

Nigeria
Yoruba
Mid-20th century

Couple of statuettes representing a make twin and a female twin called Ibeji from the Yoruba ethnic group.

Both pieces are lavishly adorned with old glass beads.
The Ibeji is considered as the receptacle of the soul of the deceased twin.

Dimensions: 22 and 20.5 cm height.

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