Ere Ibeji

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Twin figure

Ibeji figure carved from reddish-brown wood. The female figure is standing with her arms hanging somewhat to the sides. Her hands are placed on her thighs. Evidence of scarification can be seen on the forehead and cheeks. Residues of red and blue paint can be made out in the many indentations. The figure is wearing a pearl necklace.

Data Provider
Museen Freiburg Show original at data provider

Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Yoruba
Object type
figures (representations)
Dimensions
Height: 245.0 mm
Material/Technique
Glass beads, Colour pigments, Wood, Carving
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
I/2080
Related object(s)

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    when
    1900 - 1960
  • Change of legal title:
    Purchase
    when
    17.08.1963
    who
    Galerie Lemaire, M. L. J. - Sellers
  • Change of physical control or legal title
    where
    Nigeria (location/origin)
    Oyo (location/origin)
    Africa (location/origin)
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Africa

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Legal status metadata
CC0 1.0 DEED
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