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A PAIR OF YORUBA TWIN FIGURES, ibeji
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A PAIR OF YORUBA TWIN FIGURES, ibeji
Standing on circular bases, hands to sides, geometric scarification on torso, the female with protruding breasts, both with angular faces, pursed protruding lips, small noses, almond shaped eyes, linear scarification on cheeks, crested striated coiffure, cowrie shell wrist bands, 9¼in. (23.5cm.) and 9¾in. (24.8cm.) high
Standing on circular bases, hands to sides, geometric scarification on torso, the female with protruding breasts, both with angular faces, pursed protruding lips, small noses, almond shaped eyes, linear scarification on cheeks, crested striated coiffure, cowrie shell wrist bands, 9¼in. (23.5cm.) and 9¾in. (24.8cm.) high