A PAIR OF FEMALE IBEJI, each with pierced blued coiffure, bead ornaments about the body, zigzag ornament to the circular bases, dark glossy patinas, from Kwara State; and a pair of female <I>ibeji</I> from the Lagos area | Christie's

Sale 6788

Tribal Art

London, South Kensington

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21 March 1995

Browse Sale

Lot 188

A PAIR OF FEMALE IBEJI, each with pierced blued coiffure, bead ornaments about the body, zigzag ornament to the circular bases, dark glossy patinas, from Kwara State; and a pair of female ibeji from the Lagos area

Price realised

GBP 281

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 400

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A PAIR OF FEMALE IBEJI, each with pierced blued coiffure, bead ornaments about the body, zigzag ornament to the circular bases, dark glossy patinas, from Kwara State; and a pair of female ibeji from the Lagos area
26cm. and 20cm. high (4)
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