Olowe of Ise
Female Twin Figure (ere ibeji)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Yoruba
Place Made
Nigeria: Ekiti Region
Materials
Wood, brass tacks, glass beads
Measurements
13 1/4 x 5 x 2 1/4 in (33.655 x 12.7 x 5.715 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Françoise Billion Richardson in honor of the inauguration of the Sadie Billion & Oliver Armand Billion Gallery, named in memory of Mrs. Richardson's parents
Accession #
93.156.1
Description
Female figure stands on a domed base with hands touching the sides of her extended breasts. The figure has a high oval shaped coiffure with tall crest. She wears a strand of red glass beads around the neck. Three scarification markings on cheeks. Part of set of twin figures.