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Pr. Of 19th C. African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures

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Pr. Of 19th C. African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures
The Yoruba, with a high rate of multiple births, feel that twins are very special and powerful. If a twin dies, a figure dedicated to Ibeji, the deity of twins, is carved to be the earthly abode of the spirit of that twin. The figure is nurtured by the mother and/or the surviving twin . Different hair styles, scarification, figure shape and style of carving indicate the origin of a figure. Often dressed and fed, some still have their special robes. Finely carved wood male and female figure, decorated with glass beaded vests/robes. Approximately 11" H, some natural cracks to wood on bottom.