Yoruba Ibeji Dolls

Nigeria, Yoruba Ibeji twin carvings, about 12×3.5×3.5″ Blue painted intricate hair carvings mid-20th century or earlier.

Ibeji are wooden carvings of a male or female figure once used by the Yoruba. The figure is thought to be a focal point for the spiritual energy of the deceased twin who, according to Yoruba traditional thought, resides in the supernatural realm where he/she is cared for by a spiritual mother.

$ 850.00