Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 21st September 2022

Lot 231

A pair of Yoruba Ibeji figures

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2500

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Description

A pair of Yoruba Ibeji figures

Nigeria

male and female, with high feathered coiffure ring tied at the top, facial scarifications and inset black dot pupils, lower abdominal scarifications and wearing glass beads and brass bangles,

27cm and 27.2cm high. (2)

Provenance

Romy Rey Collection, London.