Yoruba Female Ibeji or 'Twins' Figure

Two round discs hang from the hands like very small cymbals

This female Ibeji or ‘twins’ figure is Yoruba, from Nigeria, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is carved wood & bronze. When one or both twins die, a ceremonial figure is made for the Ibeji soul, and some figures take days or even weeks to carve with ritual and care. A slim standing figure with a tall pointed crest, wide eyes and a necklace of blue and amber beads. Strings of beads at the waist hold two large round discs that hang at each side. The dark glossy figure stands on a small round base. It is 5 inches wide, 2.5 deep and 7.75 high.

Carries its round discs with great poise and great clatter.