Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 63

Lot 63

Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Lot 63 Details
Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments, bead decoration and metal inset eyes
height 12.75 in — 32.4 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Pair of Yoruba Female Ibeji Twin Figures, Ila Orangun Region, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Provenance:

L & M Gallery, Washington, DC, 1970's;
Cultural Arts, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 2 2011

CONDITION DETAILS

One missing inset eye, some loss of pigment and minor chips and abrasions.

LOT 63
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.