NIGERIAN YORUBA ADORNED IBEJI FIGURE. Ibeji figure, adorned with cowrie shells, which are often used in Yoruba art and ritual. Ibeji figures are carved wooden sculptures representing deceased twins among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. The term "Ibeji" means "twin" in the Yoruba language, derived from "ibi" (born) and "eji" (two). These figures are treated with great care, including bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them, as if the deceased twin were still alive. This daily handling contributes to their distinctive patinas. - height: 9.5 inches. Estimate $120-160
