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Yoruba Ibeji figure
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This female Ibeji figure from the Yoruba tradition is carved in wood and shown standing on a circular base.
The sculpture is distinguished by its tall architectural hairstyle, finely incised with vertical and geometric motifs that emphasize the figure’s strong verticality. The face features large almond-shaped eyes, a subtly smiling mouth and linear scarification marks on the cheeks, all characteristic elements of Yoruba aesthetics.
The body is treated with restraint: clearly defined breasts, a gently rounded abdomen, arms separated from the torso and straight legs firmly set on the base. The surface displays a rich dark-brown patina with reddish undertones, together with traces of age and handling that enhance the character of the piece.
In Yoruba culture, Ibeji figures are associated with the veneration of twins and the preservation of their spiritual presence. Such figures could be cared for, symbolically fed, washed and adorned by the family, which accounts for the distinctive patinas often found on these sculptures.
This female Ibeji figure from the Yoruba tradition is carved in wood and shown standing on a circular base.
The sculpture is distinguished by its tall architectural hairstyle, finely incised with vertical and geometric motifs that emphasize the figure’s strong verticality. The face features large almond-shaped eyes, a subtly smiling mouth and linear scarification marks on the cheeks, all characteristic elements of Yoruba aesthetics.
The body is treated with restraint: clearly defined breasts, a gently rounded abdomen, arms separated from the torso and straight legs firmly set on the base. The surface displays a rich dark-brown patina with reddish undertones, together with traces of age and handling that enhance the character of the piece.
In Yoruba culture, Ibeji figures are associated with the veneration of twins and the preservation of their spiritual presence. Such figures could be cared for, symbolically fed, washed and adorned by the family, which accounts for the distinctive patinas often found on these sculptures.
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