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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, Nigeria, African Tribal Creations gallery, art, Yorba

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African Tribal Creations gallery



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The Yoruba people are the largest art producing ethnic group in Africa, and are renowned for their copious forms of artwork.  A largely agrarian society, the Yoruba are distributed throughout Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, and number in the range of 12 million people.  Their artistic interpretations of people are generally rendered in a realistic style, minus the exaggerated facial features, in contrast with many other African tribes which produce highly stylized, even surrealistic or impressionistic representations of the human form.  A highly popular art-producing group among collectors, the Yoruba are known for their numerous and elaborate art forms as much as for their history of human sacrifice. 

The Yoruba culture is subdivided into a number of cults, each identified by particular thing it holds sacred.  These figures adhere to the sculptural tradition of the Ibeji cult, with Ibeji meaning 'twins', as the Yoruba hold twins to be sacred, and remarkably, as a people, have one of the highest incidences of twin births in the world.  It is believed that twins are a single soul harbored within two bodies, and whatever ill befalls one twin, befalls the spirit of both.  In the event that one twin dies, a frequent occurrence due to the high infant mortality rate in much of Africa, the soul (or half of the soul) residing within the other twin will be considered out of balance, causing life difficulties, etc.  The parents of this surviving twin would have a figure commissioned by a local diviner, which would then be treated as would the surviving twin, and would be believed to become a vessel for the other half of the soul.  In this way, the soul could remain balanced for the surviving individual.  In the event that both twins were to die, a commemorative set of figures would be commissioned.  The figures are, stylistically, produced similarly to other figures in Yoruba culture, but the young are generally depicted as adults, in the artist's interpretation of features possessed by the individuals.  These two figures are in good condition, bearing pigment in the coiffure region and eyes.  They are depicted with cheek scarifications, which are exceedingly common in Yoruba art.  Facial features are typical for Yoruba, bulging and exaggerated.  The figures display normal age-related wear marks, including minor age related cracking, rub marks, patina wear, etc, but do not appear to have undergone any breaks or repairs.  They each stand alone without any support.  These fine figures will be available to one lucky bidder!



This pieces measures in at 10.25" x 3.75" x 3" (male) and 9.5" x 3.75" x 3.25" (female), with a combined weight of just over one pound.


MEDIUM:  Wood, Pigment




NOTHING we sell at African Tribal Creations is made in China, Taiwan, Thailand, or wherever.  All items are 100% guaranteed AFRICAN ART, made in Africa BY the indigenous peoples of Africa.  We have 100% positive feedback for a reason. 

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Check us out at the African Tribal Creations gallery for much more 100% genuine African art!



Photographs are copyright of African Tribal Creations, and should not be used without permission.  Thanks for understanding!

Payment is expected within 3 days of auction close.  Unless other arrangements are made, negative feedback will be assessed in the event of non payment.

This is a beautiful piece of art!  It would be a great compliment to any decor, or private collection!

PayPal is the only accepted payment method unless other arrangements are made.  Thank you!

Ships insured, and with delivery confirmation so you can track your purchase to your door!  Be advised that in the event of a broken piece, USPS will require you to surrender the piece in order to obtain a full refund.  Shipping price is quoted for the CONTINENTAL US.  If you are bidding from Alaska or Hawaii, please contact us in advance, or the shipping rate will be applied for you on your invoice.  Thanks!

We will ship internationally, but PLEASE contact for a shipping quote.  We cannot be held responsible for customs hold ups!  We will do our best, but at the end of the day, we can't offer an absolute international guarantee.  Thanks for understanding!

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