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Yoruba Ere Ibeji

Additional information:

Ethnic group:
Yoruba
Country:
Ado Odo, Awori, Nigeria
Period:
Early 20th century or older
Material:
Wood, glass beads, organic material
Height:
23cm aprox
Provenance:
Paulo Akam, Lisboa / Private collection, Germany
Other information:
This type is classified as “Rare” by Fausto Polo / One by the same hand can be seen at AHDRC with number #0108779 that belonged to Ann and Jacques Kerchache. / Another one by the same sculptor can be seen at AHDRC with number #0131150

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